Phrase

Anne Low

Phrase, 202026.7 x 21.6cmSign in to view price
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acrylic paint on found newsprint flyerFranz Kaka
Description
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This minimalist artwork features the word "DOCENT" in bold gray text against a stark white background. The simplicity of the composition and use of a single typographic element create a visually striking and conceptual piece. The choice of the word "DOCENT," typically associated with art museum guides, suggests themes of education, interpretation, and the role of the art expert in shaping our understanding of artwork. The artist's intention may be to challenge traditional notions of art appreciation and curatorial authority, prompting the viewer to reflect on their own relationship with art and its institutions. ...

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Anne Low
Artist
Anne Low
B.1981

Anne Low is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses sculpture, installation, textiles, and printmaking. Her work comprises enigmatic modern designs that bring to the fore broader themes concerning the yearning to differentiate between objects and the self. Her works also explore the impulsion to embellish household surfaces and items. By examining these aspects, her work investigates how the desire to decorate intersects with broader social and cultural narratives. Low's investigation of the history of textiles and their materiality allows her to create contemporary forms that engage with larger narratives surrounding the urge to differentiate surface, object, and self. She produces handwoven textiles that are presented in bespoke cases made of glass and wood, highlighting the unique presence and autonomy of textiles while alluding to their intimate or practical use. By displaying them with care and attention, Low positions these works as select objects worthy of admiration, reflecting her commitment to preserving and advancing the unique orders of knowledge inherent in traditional textile practices. ...

Anne Low: Artworks
Hardbread
Anne Low
Hardbread, 2019
11.4 x 11.4 x 11.4cm
Front hall closet
Anne Low
Front hall closet, 2016
58.4 x 34.3cm
Chamber-lye
Anne Low
Chamber-lye, 2020
87.6 x 57.2 x 57.2cm
Dipper
Anne Low
Dipper, 2020
58.4 x 43.2 x 43.2cm
Tile pile
Anne Low
Tile pile, 2020
66 x 66 x 83.8cm
Phrase
Anne Low
Phrase, 2020
26.7 x 21.6cm
Bone
Anne Low
Bone, 2023
78.7 x 10.2 x 5.1cm
Clay suitcase
Anne Low
Clay suitcase, 2023
152.4 x 88.9 x 5.1cm
Franz Kaka
Gallery
Franz Kaka
Toronto

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