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Liz Larner — smile (fangs)
Liz Larner — smile (fangs)
Liz Larner — smile (fangs)
Liz Larner

smile (fangs)

2010

A crumpled white porcelain form sits atop a black cubic pedestal studded with small metal rivets, creating a stark contrast between the organic, fragmented upper element and the austere, geometric base. The white material appears folded and compressed, suggesting both fragility and tension, while the lead shot and epoxy components add weight and structural complexity to the composition. The work exemplifies contemporary sculptural practice that challenges conventional notions of preciousness and form, engaging with modernist abstraction while incorporating materials associated with craft traditions. The title's reference to fangs introduces an animalistic or aggressive dimension that complicates the work's formal elegance. The piece reflects a broader artistic interest in materiality, scale, and the unexpected juxtaposition of refined and industrial elements.

Medium
Porcelain, epoxy, lead shot
Overall

Notes

Regen Projects, 'planchette', April 25 – May 23, 2026. Inventory ref: LL 292. Made 1996 to 2010. Base dimensions 76.2 x 71.4 x 32.4 cm.

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Liz Larner, smile (fangs), 2010

A crumpled white porcelain form sits atop a black cubic pedestal studded with small metal rivets, creating a stark contrast between the organic, fragmented upper element and the austere, geometric base. The white material appears folded and compressed, suggesting both fragility and tension, while the lead shot and epoxy components add weight and structural complexity to the composition. The work exemplifies contemporary sculptural practice that challenges conventional notions of preciousness and form, engaging with modernist abstraction while incorporating materials associated with craft traditions. The title's reference to fangs introduces an animalistic or aggressive dimension that complicates the work's formal elegance. The piece reflects a broader artistic interest in materiality, scale, and the unexpected juxtaposition of refined and industrial elements.

Medium
Porcelain, epoxy, lead shot
Dimensions
overall: 50.5 x 78.7 x 21 cm
Year
2010
Seen at
Regen Projects, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Geometric Base, White And Black, Porcelain, Material Exploration, Museum Quality, Tension And Fragility, Mixed Media, Organic Shape, Industrial Materials, Minimalism Influence, American Artist, Contemporary Sculpture, Installation Art, Abstract Form, Contemporary Art, Sculptural Practice, Craft Tradition, Form And Space, Pedestal Work, Twenty First Century

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