Erwin Wurm is an Austrian sculpture who uses humor and sarcasm in his work in order to capture the audience's attention. His pieces express an idea in a quick way because of the simplicity of the sculpt and the straight forward design of the pieces. His pieces are normally temporary so photography is used to capture the moment forever. His medium of choice has a wide range since he usually uses whatever he has at hand, although many of his pieces were made of wood, styrofoam, and resin. Wurm's pieces are designed to critique society, which he does by using humor. The unique structure of his work and the sarcasm and fun that he communicates through his sculpture is why I think he is fitting for this week's theme.
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| One Minute Sculpture |
Overall Impression:
My impression of Erwin Wurm's work is that it communicates with the audience in a very quick way, which is important because people in today's society like to gather information quickly and don't tend to ponder long about sculptures. With these pieces, however, there is enough uniqueness and weirdness in the work that it still leaves the viewers wondering exactly what idea is being shared with them.
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| Fat Car |
Closing Thoughts:
Erwin Wurm's abstract artwork captures viewer's attention with it's wild and often absurd style. While his pieces are designed to make some sort of critique against contemporary culture, the approach with which he does it makes it less abrasive and more effective. It is humor and sarcasm that make the statements he wishes to share, but the pieces are seen as more of funny commentaries than harsh truths. It is this combination and his ability to make the work so appealing that makes Erwin Wurm a good candidate for this week's theme.
Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwin_Wurm
- http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/erwin-wurm-1
- http://www.xavierhufkens.com/artists/erwin-wurm
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