Just over four metres long and three metres high, this piece consists of a steel-frame wall with two rectangular volumes attached to it. One side of the wall is covered in painted, folded paper that gives the impression of common, corrugated metal siding. A rectangular volume intersects the wall at a skewed angle, forming an orthogonal space on one side, and a balcony-like projection on the other. This simple architectonic assemblage reminds one of a standard configuration for an apartment building, and at the same time, a furniture drawer. Seen as a stark crystallization of modern living; consisting of a box to live in; a window to see out of; and a balcony for a space outdoors, it is at once minimal, powerful, and melancholy. The reference to this standard, mass-produced typology might be sadly overwhelming, but, the fragile materials, deadpan composition, and only vaguely familiar form magnify the installation with an enigmatic life.
Standbild
1999
temporary installation
Paper, metal, plasterboard, paint
420 x 310 x 200 cm
1999
temporary installation
Paper, metal, plasterboard, paint
420 x 310 x 200 cm