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Tara Donovan — size #17 straight pins
Tara Donovan

size #17 straight pins

A mesmerizing accumulation of thousands of ordinary straight pins, meticulously arranged to form a sprawling, organic mass that transcends the humble nature of its industrial components. Donovan's signature process of aggregating everyday objects transforms the mundane into something ethereal, as the collective glint of metal creates shifting surfaces of light and texture. The work challenges perception, blurring the boundary between the individual unit and the whole, inviting viewers to reconsider the transformative potential hidden within repetition and scale.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 15, 2015

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Tara Donovan, size #17 straight pins

A mesmerizing accumulation of thousands of ordinary straight pins, meticulously arranged to form a sprawling, organic mass that transcends the humble nature of its industrial components. Donovan's signature process of aggregating everyday objects transforms the mundane into something ethereal, as the collective glint of metal creates shifting surfaces of light and texture. The work challenges perception, blurring the boundary between the individual unit and the whole, inviting viewers to reconsider the transformative potential hidden within repetition and scale.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Minimalist Aesthetic, Repetition And Pattern, Cool Tones, Accumulation Art, Sculptural Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Installation Art, Sculptural Installation, 21st Century, Meditative Mood, Contemporary Art, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Neutral Tones, Female Artist, Minimalism, Found Objects

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