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Cosima von Bonin — Pilz (Tarnfarben)
Cosima von Bonin

Pilz (Tarnfarben)

Cosima von Bonin's *Pilz (Tarnfarben)* presents a characteristically playful yet conceptually loaded object, likely rendered in the artist's signature use of fabric or textile construction. The mushroom form, suggested by the title, is dressed in camouflage patterning (*Tarnfarben* translating to "camouflage colors"), creating a wry tension between natural organic imagery and the language of military concealment. True to von Bonin's practice, the work blends pop sensibility with critical wit, inviting questions about visibility, disguise, and the nature of the decorative object.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 15, 2015

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Cosima von Bonin, Pilz (Tarnfarben)

Cosima von Bonin's *Pilz (Tarnfarben)* presents a characteristically playful yet conceptually loaded object, likely rendered in the artist's signature use of fabric or textile construction. The mushroom form, suggested by the title, is dressed in camouflage patterning (*Tarnfarben* translating to "camouflage colors"), creating a wry tension between natural organic imagery and the language of military concealment. True to von Bonin's practice, the work blends pop sensibility with critical wit, inviting questions about visibility, disguise, and the nature of the decorative object.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Camouflage Palette, Mushroom Motif, Muted Earth Tones, Playful Aesthetic, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Sculptural Installation, Abstract Forms, Textile Art, Female Artist, Playful Mood, Camouflage Pattern

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