Anders Ruhwald
dal 11/4/2007 al 11/5/2007
Segnalato da
11/4/2007
Anders Ruhwald
M.Y. Art Prospects, New York
We float in space and cannot perceive the new order. Ruhwald has become increasingly interested in how we perceive manmade objects, and for this exhibition, he has created objects that have ambiguous references to pieces of furniture or other interior items.
We float in space and cannot perceive the new order
M.Y. Art Prospects is pleased to present "We float in space and cannot
perceive in the new order" by Anders Ruhwald, opening Thursday, April 12,
2007 and continuing through Saturday, May 31.
This year's Sotheby's Award (Victoria and Albert Museum, UK) winner,
Anders Ruhwald creates ceramics in combination with a variety of other
materials that evoke the intimacy and familiarity of utilitarian objects
but are neither functional nor subject to a pure aesthetic status.
Six years ago, Ruhwald's work changed course from functional pottery to an
investigation into the potential of functional forms to articulate larger
themes. He began creating ceramic objects that, while recognizable, do not
suggest specific purpose or function. Ruhwald identifies himself as an
artist who came from a studio tradition that generates carefully labored
utilitarian objects. He describes his work as "amongst utilitarian objects
at a conceptual level without committing to them practically."
Over the years, Ruhwald has become increasingly interested in how we
perceive manmade objects, and for this exhibition, he has created objects
that have ambiguous references to pieces of furniture or other interior
items. The objects are applied with a black glaze, emphasizing variations
in form and placement. Ruhwald's unique installation design allows the
work to be experienced as distinct tableaux, each invoking a comparison to
a common domestic setting. The works feature foreign and yet familiar
forms finished with delicately crafted surfaces and a minimalist
sensibility. The objects elicit complex associations with our material
world while resisting the matrixes of traditional consumer society.
Anders Rhuwald (born 1974, Denmark) graduated from the Royal College of
Art (UK). His work has been exhibited in Denmark, the UK, Germany, Sweden,
Austria, Spain, Estonia, Norway, as well as USA, South Africa and Taiwan.
His work has recently been acquired by The Victoria and Albert Museum (UK)
and The National Museum of Decorative Art (Norway). Other public
collections include The Swedish National Museum and The Museum of Art and
Design (Denmark).
Opening reception, Thursday, April 12, 6-8PM
M.Y. Art Prospects
547 West 27th Street - New York