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Liz Larner — smile (abiding)
Liz Larner — smile (abiding)
Liz Larner — smile (abiding)
Liz Larner

smile (abiding)

2005

A white cast porcelain form with sharp, angular peaks sits atop a black rectangular plinth, creating a striking contrast between the ethereal, crumpled geometry of the ceramic and the austere simplicity of the support. The porcelain sculpture suggests both organic abstraction and architectural tension, its folded surfaces catching light to reveal subtle modeling and surface variation. Larner's work operates at the intersection of minimalism and expressionism, where industrial materials and craft processes generate unexpected formal relationships. The pairing of delicate porcelain with industrial support structures reflects broader late twentieth century concerns with materiality, scale, and the dialogue between sculpture and its pedestal.

Medium
Cast porcelain, dry-process fiber board, rubber, steel
Overall

Notes

Regen Projects, 'planchette', April 25 – May 23, 2026. Inventory ref: LL 236. Made 1996 to 2005. Base dimensions 84.5 x 46.7 x 71.8 cm.

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Liz Larner, smile (abiding), 2005

A white cast porcelain form with sharp, angular peaks sits atop a black rectangular plinth, creating a striking contrast between the ethereal, crumpled geometry of the ceramic and the austere simplicity of the support. The porcelain sculpture suggests both organic abstraction and architectural tension, its folded surfaces catching light to reveal subtle modeling and surface variation. Larner's work operates at the intersection of minimalism and expressionism, where industrial materials and craft processes generate unexpected formal relationships. The pairing of delicate porcelain with industrial support structures reflects broader late twentieth century concerns with materiality, scale, and the dialogue between sculpture and its pedestal.

Medium
Cast porcelain, dry-process fiber board, rubber, steel
Dimensions
overall: 53.3 x 78.7 x 31.8 cm
Year
2005
Seen at
Regen Projects, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Pedestal Sculpture, Material Exploration, Craft Based Art, Ceramic Sculpture, Late Twentieth Century, Conceptual Art, Industrial Materials, Contemporary Ceramics, American Artist, Black And White, Contemporary Sculpture, Geometric Abstraction, Three Dimensional Form, Abstract Form, Cast Porcelain, Sculptural Practice, Formal Composition, Gallery Installation, Object Based Practice, Minimalism

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