Jan Hakon Erichsen's 2020 Middle Finger Compilation
Norwegian artist Jan Hakon Erichsen, known for his social media performances involving self-built contraptions and balloon destruction, has released a compilation of middle fingers directed at 2020. Erichsen, who calls himself a "balloon destroyer," creates videos where he ingeniously pops colorful balloons. He views destruction as a creative act, comparing it to punk rock and horror films, and has expressed interest in overlooked aspects of creativity, such as repairing backpacks with duct tape or hacking spray cans for more paint. The compilation is featured on Artribune's television section.
Key facts
- Jan Hakon Erichsen created a compilation of middle fingers for 2020.
- Erichsen is a Norwegian artist known for social media performances.
- He builds contraptions from wood, knives, plates, cups, spaghetti, bananas, and other objects.
- He specializes in popping colorful balloons in inventive ways.
- He self-identifies as a "balloon destroyer."
- Erichsen considers destruction the dark side of creativity.
- He compares his work to punk rock and horror films.
- The performance was published on Artribune in December 2020.
Entities
Artists
- Jan Hakon Erichsen
Institutions
- Artribune
- The Politic
Locations
- Norway