“Bubble Gum Station,” an installation artwork by Charles Long created in 1995, belongs to the Post-Minimalism art movement. The artwork features elements that reflect the genre of installation art, characterized by the use of everyday objects in an artistic context.
The artwork presents a round table with a large, pink textured mass resembling chewed bubble gum affixed to its top and bottom. It is accompanied by three black stools, each similarly adorned with pink bubble gum-like material on their seats. Extending from the table are several thin, curved metal rods, each holding a pair of headphones. The installation evokes an interactive environment where visitors are invited to engage with the piece, offering a playful yet thought-provoking commentary on consumer culture and the mundane. The stark contrast between the black furniture and the vibrant pink material creates a visually striking composition, indicative of the Post-Minimalist tendency to explore and experiment with everyday materials and textures.
