Precious Gemstones Cloak Giant Fruit Sculptures in Gleaming Pockets of Decay
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Colorful, lustrous patterns made of precious and semi-precious stones coat a new series of oversized fruit sculptures by Kathleen Ryan. A bright rind peeks through layers of mold on a halved lemon, white and green Penicillium spoils a basket of cherries, and
Precious Gemstones Cloak Giant Fruit Sculptures in Gleaming Pockets of Decay
Colorful, lustrous patterns made of precious and semi-precious stones coat a new series of oversized fruit sculptures by Kathleen Ryan. A bright rind peeks through layers of mold on a halved lemon, white and green Penicillium spoils a basket of cherries, and multicolored fungi crawls out of a grinning Jack-o-lantern. Continuing her practice of portraying the grotesque through traditionally beautiful materials, the New York-based artist (previously) ironically questions notions of value, desire, and “how objects bring meaning and carry a history.” You can see Ryan’s sculptures at Karma in New York through June 19, and find more of her unsightly fruits on Instagram. More Read more
