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Aaron Young — Focus On The Four Dots In The Middle Of The Painting For Thirty Seconds, Close Your Eyes And Tilt Your Head Back (Frantic Fruit)
Aaron Young

Focus On The Four Dots In The Middle Of The Painting For Thirty Seconds, Close Your Eyes And Tilt Your Head Back (Frantic Fruit)

A vibrant silkscreen on canvas, this work by Aaron Young features a composition that doubles as an optical illusion, instructing viewers to engage in a specific physical ritual before experiencing its effect. The piece playfully bridges the gap between conceptual instruction and visual perception, embedding the participatory directive directly into its title. Young transforms the act of looking into a performative event, challenging the passive nature of gallery viewership with a touch of irreverent humor suggested by the parenthetical "Frantic Fruit."

Medium
silkscreen on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Under the Influence

September 19, 2013

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