gold leaf on laser-cut steel
2006
Kelley Walker's 2006 work employs gold leaf applied to laser-cut steel, creating a sophisticated interplay between precious material and industrial technique. The piece exemplifies Walker's exploration of material and conceptual possibilities in contemporary sculpture.
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Out of the Blue: The Enea Righi Collection
April 16, 2021
Artists in conversation
Piotr Uklanski
Polish · b. 1968
Uklanski similarly combines industrial fabrication processes with precious or seductive surface treatments, producing works that tension high and low material registers within a conceptually driven contemporary art framework.
Rudolf Stingel
Italian · b. 1956
Stingel frequently applies gold and metallic surfaces to industrially produced or found materials, creating works that share Walker's interest in the friction between luxurious finish and mechanical or commercial production methods.
Haim Steinbach
Israeli American · b. 1944
Steinbach's practice consistently investigates the conceptual weight of materials and surfaces, pairing industrial forms with heightened aesthetic treatments in a manner that parallels Walker's use of laser cut steel and applied gold leaf.
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