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Michael Brown — Six Pack (Version #1)
Michael Brown

Six Pack (Version #1)

Six Pack (Version #1) by Michael Brown is a sculptural work that combines everyday industrial and domestic materials, including aluminum, plastic, wood, and house paint, unified by the unexpected inclusion of beer. The work engages with themes of consumer culture and working-class life, using humble, familiar materials to elevate the mundane into the realm of fine art. Brown's deliberate choice of vernacular materials challenges traditional notions of artistic value and craftsmanship.

Medium
aluminum, plastic, beer, house paint, wood

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Under the Influence

March 7, 2014

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Michael Brown, Six Pack (Version #1)

Six Pack (Version #1) by Michael Brown is a sculptural work that combines everyday industrial and domestic materials, including aluminum, plastic, wood, and house paint, unified by the unexpected inclusion of beer. The work engages with themes of consumer culture and working-class life, using humble, familiar materials to elevate the mundane into the realm of fine art. Brown's deliberate choice of vernacular materials challenges traditional notions of artistic value and craftsmanship.

Medium
aluminum, plastic, beer, house paint, wood
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual, American, Found Object, Mixed Media, Pop Art, Playful, Contemporary