Millions of sunflower seeds. But they're not sunflower seeds. Each is made of porcelain, and is hand-painted. No two, claims the artist, are identical.
At first glance, a vision of overwhelming uniformity. Closer acquaintance reveals diversity. Hmm. No wonder Mr Gnome was eager to experience the latest 'installation' sited in the vast Turbine Hall of London's Tate Modern art gallery.
Creator Ai Weiwei's original intention was that visitors should walk about on the 'seeds'. However, the clouds of porcelain dust released by such activity was deemed a health hazard and, days after opening, the installation was roped off from the public.
No such worries, of course, for Mr Gnome who, as always, relished the opportunity to 'get stuck in'.
By the way, there was absolutely nothing surreptitious about this gnome/art interface. Details on request.
Loads more info at the Tate Modern website.
No comments:
Post a Comment