
Discobolo from Piss Series
A provocative reinterpretation of the classical Greek discus thrower, Serrano submerges or overlays the iconic sculptural form within his signature bodily fluid medium, casting the ancient symbol of athletic perfection in an amber, luminous glow. The work challenges the boundaries between the sacred and the profane, juxtaposing Western art history's idealized human form with the abject materiality of urine. As with much of Serrano's practice, the piece destabilizes conventional notions of beauty, reverence, and desecration.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2013
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