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Rob Pruitt — Un carton d'Evian (open)
Rob Pruitt

Un carton d'Evian (open)

2002

A crushed and discarded Evian water carton is transformed into a glittering object of unexpected beauty through the application of shimmering glitter and enamel paint. Rob Pruitt elevates this piece of everyday packaging waste into a glamorous artifact, blurring the line between trash and treasure. The work reflects Pruitt's signature use of glitter as a tool to interrogate consumer culture, desire, and the seductive allure of the mundane.

Medium
glitter and enamel paint on cardboard box

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Rob Pruitt, Un carton d'Evian (open), 2002

A crushed and discarded Evian water carton is transformed into a glittering object of unexpected beauty through the application of shimmering glitter and enamel paint. Rob Pruitt elevates this piece of everyday packaging waste into a glamorous artifact, blurring the line between trash and treasure. The work reflects Pruitt's signature use of glitter as a tool to interrogate consumer culture, desire, and the seductive allure of the mundane.

Medium
glitter and enamel paint on cardboard box
Year
2002
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Consumer Culture, Male Artist, Found Object, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Glitter, Pop Art, 21st Century, Three-Dimensional, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood

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