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Peter Fischli & David Weiss — Floß

Floß

A makeshift raft constructed from painted polyurethane foam, rendered in 72 separate parts, captures the humble ingenuity of improvised survival at sea. Fischli and Weiss transform an object of desperate necessity into a sculptural meditation on human resourcefulness, their choice of lightweight synthetic foam lending the work a paradoxical lightness. The piece balances between the comedic and the profound, inviting reflection on fragility, adventure, and the precarious nature of floating through life.

Medium
painted polyurethane foam (in 72 parts)

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 16, 2013

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Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Floß

A makeshift raft constructed from painted polyurethane foam, rendered in 72 separate parts, captures the humble ingenuity of improvised survival at sea. Fischli and Weiss transform an object of desperate necessity into a sculptural meditation on human resourcefulness, their choice of lightweight synthetic foam lending the work a paradoxical lightness. The piece balances between the comedic and the profound, inviting reflection on fragility, adventure, and the precarious nature of floating through life.

Medium
painted polyurethane foam (in 72 parts)
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Sculpture, Swiss Artists, Late Twentieth Century, Conceptual Art, Painted Sculpture, Collaborative Artists, Humorous Tone, Three Dimensional Work, Installation Art, Sculptural Installation, Everyday Objects, Contemporary Art, Neutral Tones, Polyurethane Foam, Collaborative Duo, Modular Composition

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