Unfucking Titled (fuck)
Unfucking Titled (fuck)
Unfucking Titled (fuck)
Unfucking Titled (fuck)
Unfucking Titled (fuck)

Michael Dean

Unfucking Titled (fuck), 2021175 x 67 x 55cmSign in to view price
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reinforced concrete and pigmentHerald St
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This contemporary sculpture features a striking abstract form composed of intricate, interlocking shapes. The prominent use of dark, textured surfaces creates a striking visual impact, with the curving, organic curves and folds suggesting a sense of movement and fluidity. The overall composition is highly dynamic, drawing the viewer's eye through the sculpture's looping, twisted forms. The artist's use of distinctive, innovative techniques results in a piece that challenges traditional notions of sculpture, inviting the viewer to engage with the work on a conceptual level. This piece likely reflects the artist's exploration of themes related to the natural world, transformation, or the human experience. ...

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.

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