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Tom Friedman — construction paper, foam board, wood, tin, LCD monitor and computer software with sound
Tom Friedman

construction paper, foam board, wood, tin, LCD monitor and computer software with sound

2006

Tom Friedman's meticulously crafted installation combines humble everyday materials — construction paper, foam board, wood, and tin — with digital technology in the form of an LCD monitor and custom computer software with sound. The work exemplifies Friedman's signature approach of transforming ordinary, often mundane objects into conceptually charged sculptural environments that blur the boundaries between the handmade and the technological. The juxtaposition of analog craft materials and digital media creates a dynamic tension that invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between physical and virtual forms of construction.

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October 5, 2017

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Tom Friedman, construction paper, foam board, wood, tin, LCD monitor and computer software with sound, 2006

Tom Friedman's meticulously crafted installation combines humble everyday materials — construction paper, foam board, wood, and tin — with digital technology in the form of an LCD monitor and custom computer software with sound. The work exemplifies Friedman's signature approach of transforming ordinary, often mundane objects into conceptually charged sculptural environments that blur the boundaries between the handmade and the technological. The juxtaposition of analog craft materials and digital media creates a dynamic tension that invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between physical and virtual forms of construction.

Year
2006
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Digital Integration, Playful Aesthetic, Geometric Forms, Male Artist, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Digital Technology, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Installation Art, Sculptural Installation, Three Dimensional Construction, Interactive Art, Three-Dimensional

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