Quote by Jerry Saltz

Artschwager's art always involves looking closely at surfaces, questions what an object is, wants to make you forget the name of the thing you're looking at so that it might mushroom in your mind into something that triggers unexpected infinities.

Artschwager's art always involves looking closely at surface

Summary

This quote refers to Artschwager's artistic approach, which emphasizes detailed observation of surfaces and challenges the viewer to reconsider the nature of objects. The intention is to go beyond the familiar names and labels assigned to things and instead, prompt a sense of wonder and imagination. By delving into the intricacies of an object, Artschwager aims to evoke a transformative experience, where the item in question expands in the viewer's mind to evoke limitless possibilities and unexpected depths.

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