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Roni Horn — Clownmirror #8
Roni Horn

Clownmirror #8

2001

Roni Horn's *Clownmirror #8* presents a haunting and ambiguous image that blurs the boundary between humor and unease, drawing on the unsettling duality often associated with clown imagery. Horn's characteristically probing exploration of identity and perception invites the viewer to confront the tension between surface appearance and deeper psychological undercurrents. The work exemplifies her ongoing investigation into mirroring, repetition, and the instability of fixed meaning.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 17, 2016

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Roni Horn, Clownmirror #8, 2001

Roni Horn's *Clownmirror #8* presents a haunting and ambiguous image that blurs the boundary between humor and unease, drawing on the unsettling duality often associated with clown imagery. Horn's characteristically probing exploration of identity and perception invites the viewer to confront the tension between surface appearance and deeper psychological undercurrents. The work exemplifies her ongoing investigation into mirroring, repetition, and the instability of fixed meaning.

Year
2001
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Series Work, Identity Exploration, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Introspective Mood, Clown Imagery, Reflective Surface, Neutral Tones, Female Artist, Mirror Imagery, Abstract, Mirror, Minimalism

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Jonathan Murray