crystal covered monkey business by studio job at design miami

crystal covered monkey business by studio job at design miami
monkey business, 2013
polished and gilded bronze, hand painted aluminium, swarovski crystals
80 x 42 x 32 cm
photo by loek blonk

on the occasion of design miami/ 13, the carpenters workshop gallery has presented ‘monkey business’ by studio job. the shimmering sculpture sees a brilliant, swarovski crystal covered monkey straddling a polished and gilded bronze trunk. hand painted aluminium details on the creature’s face reads an expression of surprise, while a small red hat fitted with a golden tassel is mounted on his head. the show animal is bathed in expensive jewels and lavishly ornamented materials, guarding the ornate chest with resolve. the object’s namesake alludes to a questionable, potentially illegal activity asking whether the dazzling mammal is shielding his own treasures, or if they are not even his at all.

‘monkey business’, 2013
polished and gilded bronze, hand painted aluminium, swarovski crystals
80 x 42 x 32 cm
photo by loek blonk

‘money business’ at design miami/
image © designboom

‘monkey business’, 2013
polished and gilded bronze, hand painted aluminium, swarovski crystals
80 x 42 x 32 cm
photo by loek blonk