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Paul McCarthy Brancusi Tree (silver) 2007 Self-inflatable mylar fabric, 1 integrated fan 190 × 90 cm // Brancusi Tree (silver) by Paul McCarthy, created in 2007, is a mixed-media sculpture crafted from self-inflatable mylar fabric with an integrated fan, allowing it to expand to a striking size of 190 x 95 cm. This silver, reflective piece, with its bulbous, layered form, evokes both humor and ambiguity, a hallmark of McCarthy’s provocative style. Inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s exploration of form, McCarthy's sculpture playfully subverts expectations, blending elements of pop culture and consumerism with an abstract shape that can be interpreted in various ways. The metallic, inflatable material adds a sense of impermanence and whimsy, while the towering form hints at monumental art traditions, yet defies them with its modern, self-inflating mechanism. Limited to an edition of 75 with 20 artist proofs, this sculpture is an embodiment of McCarthy’s challenge to artistic conventions.
Brancusi Tree (silver), 2007
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Paul McCarthy Brancusi Tree (silver) 2007 Self-inflatable mylar fabric, 1 integrated fan 190 × 90 cm // Brancusi Tree (silver) by Paul McCarthy, created in 2007, is a mixed-media sculpture crafted from self-inflatable mylar fabric with an integrated fan, allowing it to expand to a striking size of 190 x 95 cm. This silver, reflective piece, with its bulbous, layered form, evokes both humor and ambiguity, a hallmark of McCarthy’s provocative style. Inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s exploration of form, McCarthy's sculpture playfully subverts expectations, blending elements of pop culture and consumerism with an abstract shape that can be interpreted in various ways. The metallic, inflatable material adds a sense of impermanence and whimsy, while the towering form hints at monumental art traditions, yet defies them with its modern, self-inflating mechanism. Limited to an edition of 75 with 20 artist proofs, this sculpture is an embodiment of McCarthy’s challenge to artistic conventions.
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Performance Art is a genre of fine art that is traditionally interdisciplinary, involving various art forms. It can be scripted or unscripted, random or carefully orchestrated, spontaneous, or meticulously planned, with or without audience participation. Performance Art can be presented live or through media, with the artist either present or absent. It typically involves four basic elements: space, the performer’s body or presence through a medium, time, and the relationship between performer and audience. The artwork consists of actions performed by an individual or group in a specific time and space.