Untitled (Bullet in Cigar Case)

Bill Woodrow's "Untitled (Bullet in Cigar Case)" from 1982 is a small tin sculpture that exemplifies the artist's characteristic approach of transforming everyday objects into conceptual artworks. The diminutive scale of the work, measuring just over 4 inches in width, contrasts with its potent subject matter, juxtaposing the leisurely associations of a cigar case with the violence implied by a bullet. Created during a period of significant artistic experimentation in the 1980s, this piece demonstrates Woodrow's skill in using modest materials and mundane forms to provoke contemplation about power, danger, and meaning.