
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)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Evening Sale
October 16, 2013
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