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Edward Kienholz & Nancy Kienholz — Edward Kienholz and Nancy Kienholz

Edward Kienholz and Nancy Kienholz

This enigmatic assemblage by Edward and Nancy Kienholz presents a metal tin can transformed into a complex optical and sculptural device, incorporating a Fresnel lens system, soldered fixings, and protruding antennae. The hand-applied epoxy resin adds a raw, tactile quality to the work, blurring the boundaries between industrial material and artistic craft. The piece reflects the Kienholzes' characteristic interest in everyday objects as vehicles for deeper social and perceptual commentary.

Medium
Multiple comprising metal tin can with a Fresnel lens system, soldered fixings, antennae, and hand-applied epoxy resin.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 25, 2018

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Edward Kienholz & Nancy Kienholz, Edward Kienholz and Nancy Kienholz

This enigmatic assemblage by Edward and Nancy Kienholz presents a metal tin can transformed into a complex optical and sculptural device, incorporating a Fresnel lens system, soldered fixings, and protruding antennae. The hand-applied epoxy resin adds a raw, tactile quality to the work, blurring the boundaries between industrial material and artistic craft. The piece reflects the Kienholzes' characteristic interest in everyday objects as vehicles for deeper social and perceptual commentary.

Medium
Multiple comprising metal tin can with a Fresnel lens system, soldered fixings, antennae, and hand-applied epoxy resin.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Assemblage, American Artists, Neo-Dada, Tactile Texture, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Industrial Materials, Social Commentary, Three Dimensional Work, Installation Art, Found Object Assemblage, Mixed Media Sculpture, Collaborative Duo, Found Objects

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