Collection of Various Flexible Materials Separated by Layers of Grease with Holes the Size of My Waist and Wrists (1966) by Bruce Nauman

Collection of Various Flexible Materials Separated by Layers of Grease with Holes the Size of My Waist and Wrists - Bruce Nauman - 1966

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TitleCollection of Various Flexible Materials Separated by Layers of Grease with Holes the Size of My Waist and Wrists
ArtistBruce Nauman
Date1966
Art MovementMinimalism

About Collection of Various Flexible Materials Separated by Layers of Grease with Holes the Size of My Waist and Wrists

The artwork titled “Collection of Various Flexible Materials Separated by Layers of Grease with Holes the Size of My Waist and Wrists” was created by Bruce Nauman in 1966. It is a sculpture that falls within the Minimalism art movement.

In this piece, Bruce Nauman uses a variety of flexible materials that are methodically separated by layers of grease. The materials exhibit a distinct texture and are arranged in a flat, rectangular configuration that rests upon a base. The surface of the materials features holes of different sizes, notably ones that approximate the dimensions of a human waist and wrists. The meticulous layering and the textured appearance contribute to the work’s substantial physical presence and embody Nauman’s exploration of materiality and minimalistic aesthetics.

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