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Gavin Turk — distressed mirror plate glass and wood in four parts
Gavin Turk

distressed mirror plate glass and wood in four parts

A fragmented mirror divided into four parts presents a distressed and fractured reflection, challenging the viewer's perception of self and identity. Gavin Turk manipulates the familiar object of the mirror to disrupt its primary function, transforming it into a meditation on decay, authenticity, and the instability of the image. The work's splintered surface invites viewers to confront an unsettling, incomplete vision of themselves within the context of contemporary art's ongoing dialogue about originality and value.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 13, 2015

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Gavin Turk, distressed mirror plate glass and wood in four parts

A fragmented mirror divided into four parts presents a distressed and fractured reflection, challenging the viewer's perception of self and identity. Gavin Turk manipulates the familiar object of the mirror to disrupt its primary function, transforming it into a meditation on decay, authenticity, and the instability of the image. The work's splintered surface invites viewers to confront an unsettling, incomplete vision of themselves within the context of contemporary art's ongoing dialogue about originality and value.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Mirror Work, Distressed Aesthetic, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Multiples And Series, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Installation Art, Sculptural Installation, Reflective Materials, Fragmented Form, Contemporary Art, Reflective Surface, Deconstructed Aesthetic, Found Objects

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