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Alan Belcher — Poison Poisson
Alan Belcher

Poison Poisson

"Poison Poisson" by Alan Belcher presents two cast-lead multiples that play on the homophonic relationship between the English word "poison" and the French word "poisson," meaning fish. The weighty, industrial quality of the lead material contrasts with the implied fragility of aquatic life, creating a tension between form and meaning. Belcher's work invites viewers to consider the dual nature of language and materiality, where toxicity and nature become intertwined through sculptural repetition.

Medium
Two cast-lead multiples.

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April 24, 2018

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Alan Belcher, Poison Poisson

"Poison Poisson" by Alan Belcher presents two cast-lead multiples that play on the homophonic relationship between the English word "poison" and the French word "poisson," meaning fish. The weighty, industrial quality of the lead material contrasts with the implied fragility of aquatic life, creating a tension between form and meaning. Belcher's work invites viewers to consider the dual nature of language and materiality, where toxicity and nature become intertwined through sculptural repetition.

Medium
Two cast-lead multiples.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Emerging Artist, Duality, Industrial Materials, Multiples, American Artist, Three Dimensional Work, Wordplay, Metallic Tones, Contemporary Art, Three-Dimensional, Cast Lead