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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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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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