atelier van lieshout: new tribal labyrinth

atelier van lieshout: new tribal labyrinth
gió marconi gallery, milan
on now until january 14th, 2012


'l'origine du monde', 2011
aluminium
ca. 104 x 158 x 70 cm
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'new tribal labyrinth' is a presentation of 14 new works by dutch studio atelier van lieshout (AVL).
continuing the exploration of recurring themes of work organization, power structures and autarky,
this exhibition implies the emergence of a new tribal administration.

moving towards more sculptural pieces in recent years, through the use of diverse mediums from plastic,
foam fiberglass, wood, steel and bronze, AVL's new body of work reflects the advanced and complex society of today,
whereby over-consumption and limited raw materials have come to play a crucial role in our existence.
these changes will result in the emergence of various new cultures in the near future, in which groups of people
will organize themselves according to tribe rather than by country, and nationalities will establish themselves.
as our resources are exhausted, society will see harshening relationships between individuals,
and the increased survival instinct which raises questions about whether such radical changes, coupled with violence,
may potentially lead us to a new society, good or bad.



installation view of 'cow', 'panta rhei' and 'buffel'
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'cow', 2011
foam, fiberglass
ca. 120 x 315 x 83 cm
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detail of 'cow'
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torso of 'cow'
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installation view of 'tribe', 'dog on pedestal' and 'cow'
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'dog on pedestal', 2011
foam, fiberglass, wood, beer crates
ca. 65 x 125 x 135 cm
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left: 'hieronimus', 2011, foam, fiberglass, ca. 113 x 91 x 61 cm
right: 'eénling', 2011, foam, fiberglass, ca. 201 x 70 x 60 cm
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'eénling', 2011
foam, fiberglass
ca. 201 x 70 x 60 cm
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'the farm', 2011
foam, japanese ricepaper, fiberglass
ca. 165 x 150 x 148 cm
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'farm' detail
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'dwelling', 2011
bronze, wood
ca. 158 x 105 x 75 cm
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'dwelling' detail
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'sarcofaag', 2011
foam, fiberglass, polurea
ca. 145 x 245 x 185 cm
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foreground: 'sarcofaag'
background: 'couple'
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'couple', 2011
foam, polurea
ca. 130 x 207 x 105 cm
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general view through the gallery spaces
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'body bar', 2011
foam, textile, fiberglass
ca. 125 x 190 x 120 cm
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detail of 'body bar'
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'friends', 2011
bronze
29 x 33 x 25 cm
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up close of 'friends'
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'gastronomy', 2011
bronze
ca. 68 x 115 x 60 cm
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'gastronomy' detail
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'swing', 2011
bronze
ca. 54 x 71 x 35 cm
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