Relic of an Evaporated Sea XII

Hunter Longe

Relic of an Evaporated Sea XII, 202313.5 x 5 x 5cmSign in to view price
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selenite, flickering led, magnetite sand, gypsum cement, graphiteLambdalambdalambda
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This minimalist artwork features a simple, black electrical outlet protruding from a white wall. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the stark, monochromatic outlet and the plain, unadorned background. The artist's use of an everyday, functional object as the central focus suggests a commentary on the mundane aspects of modern life and the interplay between technology and the domestic environment. The overall style is stripped-down and conceptual, inviting the viewer to contemplate the deeper meaning behind this seemingly ordinary, yet thought-provoking, artistic depiction. ...

Relic of an Evaporated Sea II

Hunter Longe studies the intersections of geological time, material transformation, and speculative narratives. Through a multidisciplinary approach, he examines how materials—both natural and synthetic—embody histories and potential futures. Central to his work is the concept of "deep time," where he juxtaposes ancient geological formations with contemporary materials to create works that evoke both the past and speculative possibilities for the future. Longe often employs materials such as fossilized organisms, minerals, and thermo-sensitive plastics, integrating them into his artworks to highlight the interconnectedness of life, death, and transformation. By manipulating these materials, he creates objects and environments that reflect on the cyclical nature of existence and the passage of time. Through his multidisciplinary approach, Longe invites viewers to contemplate the materiality of the world around them and the unseen forces that shape it. His work challenges conventional perceptions of time and matter, offering a contemplative space where the boundaries between the organic, the synthetic, and the speculative blur. ...

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Pristina

LambdaLambdaLambda was founded in 2015 in Prishtina (Kosovo) by Isabella Ritter and Katharina Schendl. It is the first and only international gallery for contemporary art in Prishtina working on a global scale. On a local level its aim is to provide artists and the audience with an intimate environment conducive to experimentation, discussion and learning, especially by bringing together international and local artists. The gallery represents artists of the young generation of Kosovar artists as well as artists from the Balkan-region along with artists from other geographies. Over the course of one decade the gallery has successfully introduced a myriad of artists to a global audience which resulted in landmark exhibitions as well as acquisitions by important museums and institutions worldwide. LambdaLambdaLambda has earned a reputation for championing artists who challenge established socio-political narratives and for introducing artists with idiosyncratic artistic practices. ...