Man-size Calculation Casting Shadow, 2017

Edition of 40 + 10 AP - Offset print on paper, pen, acrylic paint, papier-mâché, plywood - In excellent condition // Man-size Calculation Casting Shadow by Mark Manders, created in 2017, is a mixed-media print that combines offset print on paper with pen, acrylic paint, papier-mâché, and plywood. The artwork depicts fragmented sculptures of a human head and torso in a raw, unfinished style, evoking an archaeological artifact. Detailed, handwritten mathematical calculations and measurements overlay the image, adding a layer of analytical rigor and curiosity to the piece. This combination of the organic and the calculated reflects Manders’ exploration of form, identity, and the intersection between art and logic. The monochromatic palette and calculated annotations lend the work a contemplative, almost scientific quality, challenging viewers to consider the process of creation and the fragility of human form. Limited to an edition of 40 plus 10 artist proofs, this piece encapsulates Manders’ unique approach to conceptual and sculptural art.