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Phyllida Barlow — Double Act
Phyllida Barlow

Double Act

A monumental sculptural work by British artist Phyllida Barlow, *Double Act* combines raw industrial materials—plaster cement, wire, scrim, and plywood—to create a commanding, physically imposing presence. The use of spray paint adds bursts of bold color to the roughly textured surfaces, highlighting the tension between the work's crude construction and its theatrical visual impact. True to Barlow's practice, the piece embraces improvisation and material honesty, inviting viewers to confront the sculpture's hulking, ungainly form head-on.

Medium
plaster cement, wire, scrim, plywood, spray paint

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Contemporary Day Sale

July 3, 2014

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Phyllida Barlow, Double Act

A monumental sculptural work by British artist Phyllida Barlow, *Double Act* combines raw industrial materials—plaster cement, wire, scrim, and plywood—to create a commanding, physically imposing presence. The use of spray paint adds bursts of bold color to the roughly textured surfaces, highlighting the tension between the work's crude construction and its theatrical visual impact. True to Barlow's practice, the piece embraces improvisation and material honesty, inviting viewers to confront the sculpture's hulking, ungainly form head-on.

Medium
plaster cement, wire, scrim, plywood, spray paint
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Industrial, Geometric, Monochrome, Bold, Installation, Sculpture, Mixed Media, British, Abstract, Contemporary

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