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Peter Fischli & David Weiss — Einheimischer Waldboden (Indigenous Forest Floor), from Plötzlich diese Übersicht (Suddenly this Overview)

Einheimischer Waldboden (Indigenous Forest Floor), from Plötzlich diese Übersicht (Suddenly this Overview)

Einheimischer Waldboden (Indigenous Forest Floor) is a work by the celebrated Swiss collaborative duo Peter Fischli and David Weiss, drawn from their beloved series Plötzlich diese Übersicht (Suddenly this Overview), in which the artists crafted hundreds of small, unfired clay sculptures depicting everyday scenes, objects, and moments with disarming wit and simplicity. This edition, numbered 13/20 and signed in blue and black ink on the last page of the accompanying book, reflects the artists' characteristically playful engagement with themes of nature, ordinariness, and the absurd. The limited edition publication, produced by the artists themselves, underscores Fischli and Weiss's commitment to democratizing art and extending their practice beyond traditional gallery boundaries.

Medium
signed and numbered 13/20 on the last page of the accompanying book in blue and black ink respectively (there were also a number of artist's proofs), published by the artists.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2015

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Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Einheimischer Waldboden (Indigenous Forest Floor), from Plötzlich diese Übersicht (Suddenly this Overview)

Einheimischer Waldboden (Indigenous Forest Floor) is a work by the celebrated Swiss collaborative duo Peter Fischli and David Weiss, drawn from their beloved series Plötzlich diese Übersicht (Suddenly this Overview), in which the artists crafted hundreds of small, unfired clay sculptures depicting everyday scenes, objects, and moments with disarming wit and simplicity. This edition, numbered 13/20 and signed in blue and black ink on the last page of the accompanying book, reflects the artists' characteristically playful engagement with themes of nature, ordinariness, and the absurd. The limited edition publication, produced by the artists themselves, underscores Fischli and Weiss's commitment to democratizing art and extending their practice beyond traditional gallery boundaries.

Medium
signed and numbered 13/20 on the last page of the accompanying book in blue and black ink respectively (there were also a number of artist's proofs), published by the artists.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, 20th Century, Contemporary Artists, Limited Edition Print, Artist's Book, Contemplative Mood, Serialized Work, Swiss Artists, Conceptual Art, Sculptural Photography, Nature Subject, Earthy Tones, Artist Book, Limited Edition, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Deadpan Humor, Neutral Tones, Collaborative Duo, Whimsical Mood

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