Rob Branigan
Self Preservation, 2023104 x 194 x 90cm9500 GBP
Details
Material
single column locker, wood, aluminium, steel, copper wood preservative, graphite
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
The artwork features a striking monochrome composition dominated by shades of gray. The central focus is a cluster of delicate, transparent floral forms that appear to be frozen in time. The overall effect is one of ethereal beauty and fragility, enhanced by the glass-like quality of the materials used. The artist's distinctive technique of preserving and framing these ephemeral natural elements suggests a thoughtful contemplation on the transient nature of life and the importance of cherishing the fleeting beauty that surrounds us. ...
Rob Branigan's practice involves transforming and repurposing objects of representation by removing their intrinsic or constructed value. His sculptures and print-based media prompt discussions on the passage of time, knowledge, and power structures, offering commentary on society and its discontents. As such, Branigan explores the interplay between longing, memory, and temporality through the motif of the vessel as a support structure, both literally and figuratively. ...