John Isaacs' Golden Excavator Bucket at Foro Buonaparte 52
At Foro Buonaparte 52 in Milan, John Isaacs, born in 1968 in Lancaster, is presenting three artworks. The centerpiece of the show is an eye-catching blue neon sign that reads "if not now then when," a phrase that Isaacs often incorporates into his pieces. Another intriguing work, titled "The empty temple," is a life-sized replica of an excavator bucket, embellished with gold leaf, ceramic, and epoxy resin, turning a simple tool into a significant metaphor for a future filled with metal and waste. Lastly, "A perfect soul" features a photograph of Isaacs’ daughter alongside her mother. The exhibition explores how the artist manipulates time to reveal a thought-provoking story.
Key facts
- John Isaacs was born in Lancaster in 1968.
- The exhibition is held at Foro Buonaparte 52 in Milan.
- The cycle includes three works: 'The empty temple', 'A perfect soul', and 'From a distance you look smaller but I know that you are there'.
- 'The empty temple' is a life-size excavator bucket replica in gold leaf over ceramic and epoxy resin.
- 'A perfect soul' is a photograph of Isaacs' daughter holding her mother.
- The neon work bears the phrase 'if not now then when', previously used by Isaacs.
- The exhibition focuses on disrupting the appearance of time.
- The work is presented at Galleria Poggiali, Milan.
Entities
Artists
- John Isaacs
Institutions
- Galleria Poggiali
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lancaster
- United Kingdom