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Matias Faldbakken โ€” insulation tape on canvas
Matias Faldbakken

insulation tape on canvas

A stark and provocative work by Matias Faldbakken, this piece employs insulation tape applied directly to canvas, transforming a mundane industrial material into a minimalist artistic statement. The work challenges conventional notions of painting and craft, reflecting Faldbakken's broader interest in subversion, entropy, and the aesthetics of rebellion. Its raw simplicity invites questions about value, labor, and the boundaries of what constitutes a finished artwork.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Matias Faldbakken, insulation tape on canvas

A stark and provocative work by Matias Faldbakken, this piece employs insulation tape applied directly to canvas, transforming a mundane industrial material into a minimalist artistic statement. The work challenges conventional notions of painting and craft, reflecting Faldbakken's broader interest in subversion, entropy, and the aesthetics of rebellion. Its raw simplicity invites questions about value, labor, and the boundaries of what constitutes a finished artwork.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cool Mood, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Industrial Materials, Contemporary Artist, Canvas, Norwegian Male Artist, Stark Mood, Industrial Aesthetic, Norwegian Artist, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Tape On Canvas, Abstract, Text-Based Art, Minimalism

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