ed. by Mirjam Varadinis
- Editor(s)
- Mirjam Varadinis
- Publisher, year
- Zürich : JRP | Ringier, 2005
- Scope
- 64 p., illustrated, 29 cm.
- ISBN
- 3905701170
This book has been published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Mark Handforth' held at the Kunsthaus Zürich from February 25 to April 17, 2005. Often focusing on large-scale sculpture, Handforth’s work reflects objects from public spaces—street signs, fluorescent lights, street lamps, and traffic cones. These objects are then altered as Handforth twists and bends them, covers some with wax from burning candles or dripping paint. A feature of many of Handforth’s exhibitions is his placement of works in a gallery space and the continuation of the exhibition outdoors, in front of or near the gallery or museum. Handforth also works with fluorescent light tubes, creating representations of such things suns, stars, lightning bolts, or abstract designs placed on gallery walls. His work is often described as Minimalist, and his light sculptures are reminiscent of Dan Flavin’s work. His oversized sculptures reflect elements of Claes Oldenburg’s large-scale sculptures. Handforth often takes objects from popular culture—such as a Vespa or a satellite dish—and turns them into art objects by reappropriating their use. Other cultural icons prominent in Handforth's work—the heart, star, and stop sign—are references to Pop Art.
- Person as subject
- Mark Handforth
- Keywords
- kunst in de openbare ruimte , beeldhouwkunst , pop art , minimal art , ready made
- Location
- Cabinet 3 - 6: Kunstenaars / Artists
- Contains
- bibliografie / bibliography
