Jonathan Rajewski's Debris Spheres at Gene & Fred, Santa Fe
In Santa Fe, Jonathan Rajewski has unveiled a striking art installation at Gene & Fred, showcasing spheres crafted from various objects he has amassed since 2019. His collection comprises an unusual assortment, such as dog and cat hair, clothing, medical supplies, everyday receipts, and even discarded items like cigarette butts and orange peels. This innovative work reflects Rajewski's personal journey and comments on modern American consumer culture. By transforming these items into art, he invites viewers to contemplate fleeting moments and the passage of time, offering a thought-provoking critique on waste and consumption. The exhibition is currently open to the public.
Key facts
- Jonathan Rajewski's spheres are on view at Gene & Fred in Santa Fe.
- The spheres are made from debris collected by the artist since 2019.
- Materials include underwear, dog hair, cigarette butts, receipts, USB cables, parking tickets, hospital socks, cat hair, bank statements, contact lenses, sunflowers, orange peels, ibuprofen, and junk mail.
- The installation is described as ongoing and mutable.
- The work reflects Rajewski's life, memory of time and place, and aesthetic preferences.
- It is also seen as a reflection of the contemporary American condition.
- The spheres are characterized as object clocks documenting individual moments and extended eras.
- The article references Barbara Kruger's 'I shop, therefore I am' and suggests Rajewski's work says 'We waste, therefore we are.'
Entities
Artists
- Jonathan Rajewski
- Barbara Kruger
Institutions
- Gene & Fred
Locations
- Santa Fe
- United States