Trash

A meticulously crafted painted bronze sculpture by Gavin Turk, *Trash* presents a hyper-realistic depiction of a tied black garbage bag, faithfully replicating the mundane folds, creases, and sheen of its everyday counterpart. By casting discarded waste in a traditionally noble material, Turk elevates the throwaway object into a monument, challenging assumptions about value, permanence, and artistic worth. The work continues the artist's ongoing interrogation of authenticity and consumerism, inviting viewers to reconsider what society deems worthy of preservation.