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Lucien Smith — propane canister
Lucien Smith

propane canister

2013

A striking work by Lucien Smith, *Propane Canister* presents an everyday industrial object elevated to the status of fine art, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential found in utilitarian forms. The piece reflects Smith's ongoing interest in consumer culture and the objects that populate modern life, transforming the familiar into something worthy of contemplation. Through his characteristically bold and direct approach, Smith blurs the boundary between the mundane and the monumental.

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Lucien Smith, propane canister, 2013

A striking work by Lucien Smith, *Propane Canister* presents an everyday industrial object elevated to the status of fine art, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential found in utilitarian forms. The piece reflects Smith's ongoing interest in consumer culture and the objects that populate modern life, transforming the familiar into something worthy of contemplation. Through his characteristically bold and direct approach, Smith blurs the boundary between the mundane and the monumental.

Year
2013
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Emerging Artist, Industrial Imagery, Contemporary Artist, Modern Art, American Artist, Everyday Objects, Neutral Tones, Still Life

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