Not exactly (Trembling)

Kayode Ojo

Not exactly (Trembling), 2019140.3 x 45.7 x 36.8cmSign in to view price
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JF J.Ferrar velvet stretch slim fit sport coat, Jane Stone hot sexy simple unibody bilayer silver color tassels body chain necklace fashion statement jewelry new body necklace, hamilton stands kb400 classic american folding sheet music stand (chrome)Sweetwater
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Visual Elements: The artwork features a sculptural piece composed of a large, brown fabric-like material draped over a metal stand. The fabric has a mottled, weathered appearance, adding texture and depth to the piece. Subject Matter: The artwork appears to depict a garment or cloak, with a prominent zipper running down the center and chains or chains hanging from the fabric. Artistic Style and Technique: The artist has employed a minimalist and conceptual approach, using simple, everyday materials to create a thought-provoking and visually striking work. Context: The artwork may be exploring themes of concealment, protection, or the human condition, inviting the viewer to contemplate the symbolic and metaphorical implications of the piece. ...

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Kayode Ojo
Artist
Kayode Ojo
B.1990, American

‘The art world is part of my medium,’ explains Kayode Ojo. A disciple of Marcel Duchamp, adopting his penchant for the appropriation of mundane, ‘readymade’ objects, and recognition of the gallery’s ability to vastly elevate the worth and discourse associate with the objects within its grasp, Ojo is interested in making layers of production and trade visible. He gathers fragments pertaining to a materialist, capitalist culture; relics of fast fashion like a H&M fringe dress, a grey ASOS suit, a hairpiece purchased from Amazon. Although Ojo problematises the objects’ conception, he also willingly elevates them, realising their aspirations for grandeur. He meticulously drapes synthetic fabric over metal armatures and pieces of Breuer-style furniture, fastening all of the items taut in a play of mutual culpability using key rings, carabiner hooks and steel handcuffs. ...

Kayode Ojo: Artworks
Overdressed (Black)
Overdressed (Blush)
Untitled
Kayode OjoUntitled, 2018
124 x 34 x 34cm
Overdressed (white)
Shattered (Paris)
Not exactly (Trembling)
Not Yet Titles
Not Yet Titles
Half-Life 5
Kayode OjoHalf-Life 5, 2023
63.5 x 45.72 x 55.88cm
Half-Life 9
Kayode OjoHalf-Life 9, 2023
61 x 40.6 x 40.6cm
Project Gemini (Los Angeles)
Back In Your Head
Kayode OjoBack In Your Head, 2024
110.5 x 45.7 x 45.7cm
our little secret
€90,000 (Zwart, Los Angeles)
Sweetwater
Gallery
Sweetwater
Berlin

Sweetwater is a contemporary art gallery based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. The gallery works with a wide range of artists based both in Germany and abroad, with a focus on conceptual practices across media. In addition to a regular exhibition program in the gallery, Sweetwater also frequently participates in offsite projects and art fairs. The gallery currently represents ten artists. Sweetwater is a member of the International Galleries Alliance.

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