Tony Oursler
dal 2/5/2003 al 21/6/2003
Segnalato da
2/5/2003
Tony Oursler
Metro Pictures, New York
Oursler's new sculptures are biomorphic forms in varying configurations and sizes, aglow with projected images of bulbous blinking rolling eyes and outsized mouths grimacing and pursing, while mumbling mawkish sentiments of self-pity and disenchantment or seductive attempts to woo the viewer. These bazaar alien beings maintain enough human characteristics to elicit both empathy and freakish fascination.
Tony Oursler's latest series of video works will be at Metro Pictures from
May 3 through June 6.
Oursler's new sculptures are biomorphic forms in varying configurations and
sizes, aglow with projected images of bulbous blinking rolling eyes and
outsized mouths grimacing and pursing, while mumbling mawkish sentiments of
self-pity and disenchantment or seductive attempts to woo the viewer. These
bazaar alien beings maintain enough human characteristics to elicit both
empathy and freakish fascination. The bright, vivid projections that are
viewed in ordinary light, tap a disorienting complex of psychological and
perceptual quirks.
Tony Oursler had recent solo exhibitions at the Institut Valencià D'Art
Modern in Valencia, Spain, the Museo D'Arte Contemporanea in Rome, Italy,
and Magasin 3 in Stockholm, Sweden. The latter included an outdoor
installation and projection 'The Influence Machine Stockholm'. 'The
Influence Machine" was first exhibited in Madison Square Park in New York
and Soho Square in London. 'Introjection," the artist's mid-career survey,
was on view from 1999 to 2001 at the Williams College Museum of Art in
Massachusetts, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, the Los Angeles
Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Des Moines Art Center. In 2000,
Oursler's installation 'The Darkest Color Infinitely Amplified' was
presented at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Tony Oursler's
work is represented in numerous museum collections including the Museum of
Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Tate
Gallery in London.
Opening reception: 2 May 6 Â 8 PM
For additional information or images, please contact Travis Choat or Allison
Card at Metro Pictures.
P) 212 206 7100 F) 212 337 0070
Image:
Left:
2003, fiberglass and projection,- 39 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 70 inches
Right:
2003, fiberglass and projection, 23 1/2 x 31 x 57 inches
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