Jan Vorisek's Modified Column Molds Critique Consumerism at London Gallery
Artist Jan Vorisek presents 'Elbows,' an exhibition featuring altered plastic column molds at Arcadia Missa in London from January 17 to February 21, 2026. The installation transforms mass-produced plastic forms used for creating decorative columns into curved, non-functional sculptures. These modified objects, originally manufactured in China and sold through online retailers, comment on globalized consumer culture and the symbolic power of classical architecture in contemporary property markets. The work highlights tensions between historical architectural symbolism and modern mass production while questioning value systems in capitalism.
Key facts
- Jan Vorisek created sculptures using modified plastic column molds
- The exhibition 'Elbows' runs from January 17 to February 21, 2026
- The show is presented at Arcadia Missa gallery in London
- The artist added 3D-printed curved sections to straight plastic molds
- The original molds are mass-produced consumer items from China
Entities
Artists
- Jan Vorisek
Institutions
- Arcadia Missa
Locations
- London