
IDK (I don't know)
A delicate sheet of tissue paper bears the cryptic inscription "IDK (I don't know)" rendered in gold pencil by James Lee Byars, merging the artist's fascination with philosophical inquiry and luxury materials. The ephemeral quality of the tissue paper contrasts with the opulence of the gold, underscoring Byars' characteristic tension between fragility and grandeur. The work distills a profound admission of uncertainty into a minimalist gesture, inviting contemplation on the limits of knowledge.
- Medium
- gold pencil on tissue paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 10, 2015
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