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 Doris Salcedo creates sculptures and installations that re-contextualize everyday domestic items as she alters their physical properties. Often rooted in historical events, Salcedo's works ambitiously alter the existing space, transforming the mundane into the magnificent. The artist is a member of a new generation of young South American artists who are gaining international recognition while remaining in their home countries. Salcedo was born in Bogota, Colombia, and is a graduate of Universidad de Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano and the New York University. The artist received a Guggenheim Foundation Grant in 1995 and has exhibited widely in venues such as White Cube in London, L.A. Louver Gallery in Los Angeles and Le Creux de L' Enfer in Thiers, France. Salcedo is featured in the eighth Istanbul Biennial(2003) and Sao Paolo Biennial (1998). Posted by Seth Curcio at March 3, 2007 12:02 AM | Permalink | E-mail This | |||
Join the discussion:this is my favorite featured piece of artwork (so far) on this site. i love it because of its marvelous WTF sense of humor that demands everyone within eyesight pay attention. your description of it being "magnificent" is truly accurate, especially given its ridiculously grand scale. is it known whether this piece extends the depth of a full building, too? or is it more of a facade set-up? i ask because i'm curious how many chairs it took to complete the project, and having a sense of its dimensions would provide context for this answer. ---------------------------------------------------------- Posted by: justin | March 3, 2007 08:39 AM |
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