
Double Act
A monumental sculptural work by British artist Phyllida Barlow, *Double Act* combines raw industrial materials—plaster cement, wire, scrim, and plywood—to create a commanding, physically imposing presence. The use of spray paint adds bursts of bold color to the roughly textured surfaces, highlighting the tension between the work's crude construction and its theatrical visual impact. True to Barlow's practice, the piece embraces improvisation and material honesty, inviting viewers to confront the sculpture's hulking, ungainly form head-on.
- Medium
- plaster cement, wire, scrim, plywood, spray paint
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Sale
July 3, 2014
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