American artist and sculptor Daniel Arsham made an unusual gift to contemporary art lovers. He released a limited edition of plaster bears, the owners of which will be able to become co-authors of the master. It is proposed to do this in an original way: the sculpture must be partially broken. Bears are equipped with gloves, which are recommended to be worn before causing damage. They will protect your hands from plaster chips and dust. The act of destruction by the new owner is considered by the author as the completion of the work.
The theme of destruction occupies an important place in the work of Daniel Arsham. Probably, an extreme case experienced at the age of 12 had a strong influence on him. The city was then badly damaged by Hurricane Andrew. The family hid in a closet with shaking walls, and when the danger passed, the surroundings were in ruins.
The artist does not tire of reminding us that all the objects around us will eventually turn into dust. He artificially ages his art objects, covers them with cracks and holes. His calling card is modified everyday objects that look like they were discovered by archaeologists of the distant future. What will our video cameras, cars or baseballs be like in a thousand years? Such questions occupy Arsham.
A series of plaster bears for destruction was called Cracked Bear.
This is not the first circulation sculpture released by the author. He also had other limited collections, such as Sand Circle. This is a beautiful hourglass in which the sand of time slowly fills the figure of the camera.
