Corporate Head Sculpture

This sculpture features a headless man in a suit carrying a briefcase, symbolizing modern people who have lost themselves and their ability to think in the workplace and social system. The figure is leaning forward, stiff and tired, with his tie hanging from his empty collar, showing a state of numbness after being oppressed by the system. The Corporate Head Sculpture conveys profound irony with its simple shape, prompting people to reflect on the identity and value of individuals in reality.

What statue of a businessman with head stuck in building?

The name of this sculpture is Corporate Head, which depicts a businessman in a suit “burying” his head in a concrete wall, which is a very ironic image.

Where is this Corporate Head Sculpture located?

This sculpture is located in the square in front of the Ernst & Young Building in downtown Los Angeles, California, and is part of Los Angeles’ public art.

Who made the corporate head statue?

The Corporate Head sculpture was created by American artist Terry Allen.

Terry Allen (born in 1943) is one of the most recognizable cross-border artists in contemporary America. He was born in Lubbock, a blue-collar city in Texas. His works span sculpture, installation art, visual art, music, drama and literature, and he is known as “a narrative artist who integrates American marginal culture with mainstream criticism.”

What Does the Nameplate beneath the Corporate Head Statue Say?

This nameplate is embedded in the ground in front of the sculpture, and is engraved with a poem written by Pulitzer Prize winner and American Poet Laureate Philip Levine specifically for this sculpture. This poem uses concise and ironic language to reveal how corporate culture makes individuals lose their self, become mechanical and numb.

This inscription not only complements the visual impact of the sculpture, but also strengthens the power of the theme’s irony. The audience must bow their heads to read in order to see the poem, so as to personally experience the metaphor of “obedience and silence” conveyed by the sculpture.

What is the meaning of the corporate head statue?

“Corporate Head” symbolizes people who blindly obey and lack thinking in corporate culture. The executives in the sculpture bury their heads in the wall, satirizing people who lose themselves in the workplace and become tools of the system.

Appearance description of the Headless Businessman Sculpture.

This sculpture depicts a businessman in a suit and carrying a briefcase. It is made of bronze and is proportional. The figure is leaning forward, with his right arm hanging naturally and his left hand tightly holding a briefcase, conveying a feeling of fatigue and depression. The most visually striking thing is that the Corporate Head Sculpture has no head, and the tie hangs from the empty collar. The suit has natural folds, and the details such as shoes, tie, and briefcase are realistically carved. The surface of the sculpture has been polished and oxidized, showing a steady and realistic metal texture.

Production process of making this Corporate Head Sculpture.

Below are pictures of production process of this bronze Corporate Head Statue. You can understand it more intuitively.

Where to put this Corporate Head Sculpture?

This sculpture is suitable for being placed at the entrance of an office building, a corporate park, a public square, a university campus, or in front of an art gallery. It is recommended to place it facing the wall or the direction of the building. A nameplate can be embedded in the ground, and the audience needs to bow their heads to read, echoing the “bowing, headless” posture of the Corporate Head Sculpture. It can enhance the visual impact and symbolic meaning when paired with lighting or open space.