With pieces spread out among a prolific stream of theoretical writings, design, films and musical composition, Gillick’s trademark style is most evident in his signature “platform” sculptures. These pieces are often made of aluminum and dotted with brightly colored Plexiglas – a context that creates strange artificial barriers both within a gallery space and outside. Say you’re talking to someone in the midst of a box designed to obstruct (and essentially take over) your conversation. This scenario artfully employs design to question how we relate to each other.
Those in Venice for the Biennale this summer may have seen his much talked about installation at the German Pavillion. You can also view more of Liam Gillick’s influential style in an exhibition at the Museum Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA). Taking place from October 10, 2009 to January 10, 2010 and entitled Liam Gillick: Three Perspectives and a Short Scenario, the show is slated to include a major site-specific installation in the ceiling as well as a presentation of design and published works and a retrospective film.
How do you feel about this Gillick’s work? Feel free to email or leave a comment below.
By Helen Varola
Liam Gillick’s production and capitalist-focused artwork began dominating the British art scene in the early 1990s and its influence has only grown over time. His work, often referencing and skewing famed minimalists such as Donald Judd, rearranges abstract ideas about minimal art into functional contemporary design objects that become an engaging (and unavoidable) part of our social interaction.
With pieces spread out among a prolific stream of theoretical writings, design, films and musical composition, Gillick’s trademark style is most evident in his signature “platform” sculptures. These pieces are often made of aluminum and dotted with brightly colored Plexiglas – a context that creates strange artificial barriers both within a gallery space and outside. Say you’re talking to someone in the midst of a box designed to obstruct (and essentially take over) your conversation. This scenario artfully employs design to question how we relate to each other.
Those in Venice for the Biennale this summer may have seen his much talked about installation at the German Pavillion. You can also view more of Liam Gillick’s influential style in an exhibition at the Museum Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA). Taking place from October 10, 2009 to January 10, 2010 and entitled Liam Gillick: Three Perspectives and a Short Scenario, the show is slated to include a major site-specific installation in the ceiling as well as a presentation of design and published works and a retrospective film.
How do you feel about this Gillick’s work? Feel free to email or leave a comment below.
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