Urs Fischer's Collective Clay Performance at Deste Foundation, Hydra
Urs Fischer's project Yes, commissioned by the Deste Foundation for its renovated slaughterhouse space on the Greek island of Hydra, ran from June 4 to September 27, 2013. Fischer invited local schoolchildren, tourists, and visitors to produce clay sculptures, creating a collective performance that infiltrated both interior and exterior spaces of the former abattoir. The ephemeral works, deformed by the Hellenic sun within days, challenged preservation principles, emphasizing dialogue and collective creation. The project was curated by Myriam Ben Salah and supported by collector Dakis Joannou.
Key facts
- Urs Fischer's project Yes was commissioned by the Deste Foundation for Hydra.
- The exhibition ran from June 4 to September 27, 2013.
- The venue is a former slaughterhouse on Hydra, renovated by collector Dakis Joannou.
- Local populations including schools and tourists produced clay sculptures.
- The sculptures were ephemeral, deformed by the sun within days.
- The project emphasized collective creation and dialogue over preservation.
- Myriam Ben Salah wrote the review for artpress.
- The project was titled Yes, referencing Fischer's earlier exhibition at MOCA Los Angeles.
Entities
Artists
- Urs Fischer
Institutions
- Deste Foundation
- MOCA Los Angeles
- artpress
Locations
- Hydra
- Greece
- Los Angeles
Sources
- artpress —