Installation Art
Installation
Pop Art
Contemporary
304.0 x 10.0 cm
Vancouver Art GalleryGiclée ali platnati odtis muzejske kakovosti z hitro proizvodnjo in prilagodljivimi možnostmi končne obdelave. ( Kupi ročno naslikano sliko
Preklop na digitalno sliko)
Izberite eno od naših vnaprej določenih velikosti, ki ustrezajo prvotnim proporcijam umetničkega dela.
Svoje dimenzije lahko vnesete sami, da bodo ustrezne za določen okvir ali prostor. Če izbrana velikost ne bo skladna z razmerji izvirne slike, bomo umetniško delo orezali ali podaljšali s pomočjo ogledalnega odraza ali barvno polnega roba. Pred začetkom proizvodnje vam bomo poslali digitalni predogled za potrditev.
Upoštevajte, da predogled na zaslonu ne prikazuje dejanskega orezovanja ali podaljševanja. Le digitalni predogled bo natančno prikazal končno kompozicijo.
Čeprav so na voljo prilagojene velikosti, priporočamo izbiro dimenzije s predhodno določenega seznama, da ohranite prvotna razmerja.
Globalna dostava () v 2 tednih namesto standardnih 4/5 tednov. (9 september)
345 Modern House
Velikost reprodukcije
In the mesmerizing installation 345 Modern House, Douglas Coupland invites us into a meticulously constructed world that sits at the intersection of childhood wonder and contemporary dread. At first glance, the viewer is met with a rhythmic, repetitive landscape of miniature dwellings, each crafted from the iconic interlocking bricks of Lego kits. These structures, characterized by their vibrant red roofs and uniform silhouettes, evoke a profound sense of nostalgia for the late twentieth century. Yet, beneath this playful surface lies a complex meditation on the nature of progress. The artist utilizes the very medium of his childhood—the No. 345 kit—to build an expansive, single-storey suburban dreamscape that feels both comforting and eerily sterile.
The technique employed in this work is a masterclass in sculptural repetition. Coupland has gone beyond mere assembly, recreating one hundred individual kits to form a sprawling urban tapestry. To achieve the seamless continuity required for such an ambitious installation, he integrated hundreds of hand-cast resin pieces to replace original components that have long since vanished from production. This fusion of authentic vintage Lego with modern synthetic resins creates a tension between the tangible past and the manufactured present. The result is a cityscape that feels remarkably solid yet fundamentally artificial, mirroring the way our memories are often reconstructed through the lens of mass-produced media.
To gaze upon this row upon row of identical houses is to confront the duality of the suburban ideal. Historically, such developments were celebrated as symbols of social betterment, representing a standardized path toward stability and prosperity. However, through Coupland’s lens, this widespread repetition takes on an unsettling, almost authoritative quality. The sheer uniformity of the gates, fences, and carports suggests a loss of individuality, where the dream of progress has morphed into a rigid, prescriptive way of life. The houses stand as silent sentinels of a collective identity that is both safe and suffocating.
For the collector or the interior designer, this piece offers a profound intellectual depth that transcends mere decoration. It serves as a conversation starter, challenging the viewer to reflect on their own relationship with consumer culture and the concept of "the good life." The vibrant colors and geometric precision make it a striking focal point for any modern space, providing a rhythmic visual texture that can anchor a room. Whether viewed as a tribute to the innocence of play or a critique of the homogenization of modern society, 345 Modern House remains an evocative masterpiece of contemporary conceptual art.
1961 - , Kanada