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Rodney Graham — City Self / Country Self
Rodney Graham

City Self / Country Self

In this conceptual work, Rodney Graham playfully explores the duality of identity by contrasting urban and rural personas, drawing on art historical and literary references with his characteristic wit. The piece reflects Graham's ongoing fascination with role-playing and self-representation, inviting viewers to consider how environment shapes the self. True to his practice, Graham employs theatrical staging and a sense of deadpan humor to blur the boundaries between high culture and everyday life.

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Rodney Graham, City Self / Country Self

In this conceptual work, Rodney Graham playfully explores the duality of identity by contrasting urban and rural personas, drawing on art historical and literary references with his characteristic wit. The piece reflects Graham's ongoing fascination with role-playing and self-representation, inviting viewers to consider how environment shapes the self. True to his practice, Graham employs theatrical staging and a sense of deadpan humor to blur the boundaries between high culture and everyday life.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Philosophical Themes, Canadian Artist, Male Artist, Identity Exploration, Narrative Art, Narrative Artwork, Conceptual Art, Duality Theme, Contemporary Artist, Dual Identity, Deadpan Humor, Video Art, Urban And Rural, Urban Rural Contrast

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