Tom Sachs will present an assortment of new paintings and sculptures in his upcoming third solo show at New York's Sperone Westwater gallery. The exhibition, "Work," will feature paintings and sculptures appropriated and influenced by an array of art objects and cultural icons. With inspiration from Roy Lichtenstein, NASA, Marie Antoinette, Josef Albers, and James Brown, "Work" emphasizes the conception, study, and production of the pieces, with Sachs making sure his hand is seen in each one by using simple media. Among the many pieces on view will be a Sachs-inspired recreation of the famous Sévres “breast cup” made from animal figurines, glue, foam core, and resin. Also included is a serious investigation of the “hardest working man in show business,” James Brown. Using real artifacts from James Brown's life, Sachs creates a series of ready-mades with found objects and ornate handmade details. Sach's next move is an upcoming interactive show, "Astronauts Training Manuel; Space Program 2.0: Mars," which will be presented by both Creative Time and Park Avenue Amory this spring. For now, Sperone Westwater and the artist are excited to display the new work on view November 4th through December 17th.
Tom Sachs, Cubism & Abstract Art Painting, 2010, KRINK ink marker, KRINK paint marker, White Out pen, hardware, plywood.
Tom Sachs, Cock, 2010-2011, epoxy resin, steel, and latex paint on plywood
Tom Sachs, Cinderblock, 2009, epoxy resin, steel, and latex paint on plywood.
Photos courtesy of Sperone Westwater, New York, New York
