Franz West's Wearable Sculptures Visualize Neuroses Through Polyester Forms

Franz West began producing his polyester sculptures in the early 1980s. The Viennese artist describes these creations as visualizations of his neuroses, yet they maintain poetic and humorous qualities. Called Paszstücke, these pieces are designed to be worn by individuals. Their forms exist somewhere between autonomous sculptural objects and accessories intended to facilitate action. West's work represents a distinctive approach to sculpture that engages directly with the human body.