Marlie Mul's 2015 Exhibition at Vilma Gold Explores Anthropocene Through Sculptural Consignments
In 2015, Marlie Mul showcased her work at Vilma Gold, displaying five sculptures that incorporated cardboard boxes as their bases. The most substantial piece comprised 13 stacked boxes filled with 25 caveman clubs made from polyurethane, paper, sand, glue, and varnish, with some clubs tumbling onto the floor. Two additional pieces, tech (#1) and tech (#2), were mounted on the wall and featured welded steel cogs. While the exhibition illustrated the evolution of technology, its whimsical style diminished its status as artifacts. Two other works, Nicotine Patch Panel (Healing #1) and (Healing #2), displayed silkscreened nicotine patches on Plexiglas. The press release hinted that future generations might regard contemporary humanity with disdain. ArtReview documented the exhibition in its April 2015 issue.
Key facts
- Marlie Mul exhibited at Vilma Gold in 2015
- The exhibition featured five sculptures using cardboard packaging
- Three works employed cardboard boxes as presentation devices
- 25 caveman clubs were made from polyurethane, paper, sand, glue and varnish
- Two works featured welded steel cogs in wall-mounted boxes
- Two nicotine patch panels were silkscreened on Plexiglas sheets
- The exhibition explored humanity's technological journey
- The show was reviewed in ArtReview's April 2015 issue
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Artists
- Marlie Mul
Institutions
- Vilma Gold
- ArtReview