Thomas Hirschhorn and Roxy Paine Present Contrasting Sculptural Visions in Chelsea Exhibitions
In Chelsea, two significant sculptural exhibitions are currently displayed: Thomas Hirschhorn's "Superficial Engagement" at Gladstone Gallery, open until February 11, 2006, and Roxy Paine's showcase at James Cohan Gallery, which runs through February 25, 2006. Hirschhorn's work incorporates chaotic elements such as mannequins, geometric designs, and war imagery, drawing inspiration from 1960s art and featuring a text about Swiss artist Emma Kunz (1892–1963). Meanwhile, Paine presents pieces like "Erosion Machine" (2005) and "Unexplained Object" (2005), both of which delve into the conflict between natural and mechanical systems. While Hirschhorn utilizes low-tech materials and references Jesús Rafael Soto and African sculpture, Paine is recognized for her work showcased at the 2002 Whitney Biennial.
Key facts
- Thomas Hirschhorn's exhibition "Superficial Engagement" runs until February 11, 2006 at Gladstone Gallery
- Roxy Paine's exhibition runs until February 25, 2006 at James Cohan Gallery
- Hirschhorn's installation includes war imagery from the Iraq conflict alongside 1960s abstract art references
- Paine's "Erosion Machine" uses robotics to erode sandstone based on Bridgehampton weather data from 1990
- Hirschhorn incorporates materials including nails, mannequins, photocopies, and references to Swiss medium Emma Kunz
- Paine's works include synthetic representations of rotting vegetation and a five-foot diameter "Bad Planet" sculpture
- Both artists explore tensions between natural and mechanical systems through contrasting aesthetic approaches
- The article originally appeared in the New York Sun on January 19, 2006
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Hirschhorn
- Roxy Paine
- Emma Kunz
- Joseph Beuys
- Jesús Rafael Soto
Institutions
- Gladstone Gallery
- James Cohan Gallery
- Whitney Biennial
- New York Sun
Locations
- Chelsea
- New York
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Switzerland
- Brooklyn
- Bridgehampton
- Brazil