
Monte Carlo (back side)
2017
Monte Carlo (back side), created in 2017, presents Joel Morrison's signature sculptural language at its most distilled: stainless steel shaped and polished to evoke the bloated, pneumatic forms of consumer culture while simultaneously achieving something closer to classical monumentality. The work's compact yet weighty dimensions, 81.3 by 71.1 by 61 centimeters, give it a strong physical presence, and the mirrored surface activates the surrounding environment, drawing the viewer's reflection into the composition itself. The title's reference to Monte Carlo introduces a layer of cultural loaded-ness, invoking glamour, chance, and excess while the material coolly deflects any straightforward reading. Morrison, based in Los Angeles, has built a body of work that interrogates the boundary between fine art and the visual vernacular of mass production, branding, and luxury goods. Stainless steel is central to that project, functioning both as an index of industrial fabrication and as a nod to the legacy of high-modernist sculpture. Monte Carlo (back side) is notable for emphasizing a typically overlooked vantage point, a gesture that rewards careful attention and asks collectors to consider how perspective shapes meaning. The work is signed, confirming its place within Morrison's authenticated studio production. Available through Alex Daniels, Reflex Amsterdam, this piece suits collections with a focus on contemporary American sculpture, particularly those drawn to artists who engage critically with consumer aesthetics and material prestige. Morrison's work is held in significant private and institutional collections, and pieces of this scale and finish represent a compelling entry point for collectors seeking sculpture that balances conceptual rigor with genuine visual impact.
- Medium
- Stainless steel
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
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