Laughing for crying

Michael Dean

Laughing for crying, 2019Sign in to view price
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books, concrete, steel reinforcement bars, adhesive tapeHerald St
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This contemporary art piece features a sculptural figure constructed from crumpled and torn newspaper pages. The predominant colors are black, white, and yellow, with the overall composition appearing dynamic and kinetic. The sculpture depicts a crouching human-like form, with the distorted newsprint suggesting a sense of fragmentation and disarray. The artistic style employs an unusual technique, utilizing mundane materials in an unconventional manner to create an unsettling and thought-provoking work. This piece may explore themes of societal fragmentation, information overload, or the ephemeral nature of modern media. ...

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Michael Dean
Artist
Michael Dean
B.1977, British

Michael Dean explores the relationship between text and physicality by utilizing techniques from sculpture, writing, and typography. By employing common materials like steel, concrete, MDF, padlocks, and dyed books, he creates immersive sculptural installations by transforming his writing into physical forms, such as letter-like human-scale figures and self-published books, which serve as sculptural elements within his installations. Although he is interested in transforming language, his sculptures are not meant to be read as words but rather as an alternative form of language. Dean has designed a series of typographic alphabets himself to develop his own personal language, which is reflected in his sculptures. His works explore the timeless subject of human intimacy, with recurring references to the human body, including casts of his children's limbs, fists, and fingers, as well as his own, complete with drilled-out eye holes and tongue muscles. The tongue and its ability to feel, taste, and shape words, holds particular interest for Dean. ...

Herald St
Gallery
Herald St
London, London

Herald St was established in 2005 by Ash L’ange and Nicky Verber. With two spaces across London, Herald St represents twenty-five international artists and participates in multiple art fairs including Art Basel, Frieze London, and Frieze Los Angeles amongst others. Works by Herald St artists are held in many museum collections and are regularly included in exhibitions within public institutions.