Contingent (1968) by Eva Hesse

Contingent - Eva Hesse - 1968

Artwork Information

TitleContingent
ArtistEva Hesse
Date1968
Mediummixed media
Art MovementPost-Minimalism
Current LocationNational Gallery of Australia (NGA), Canberra, Australia

About Contingent

“Contingent” by Eva Hesse, created in 1968, is a notable piece within the Post-Minimalism movement. This mixed media installation is housed at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra, Australia.

The artwork is a seminal installation consisting of varying panels suspended from the ceiling. These panels appear to be composed of translucent, textured materials that invoke an ethereal and almost organic quality. The interplay of light and shadow on these materials highlights their fragile and intricate nature. Each panel seems to undulate slightly, creating a dynamic visual rhythm that engages viewers as they navigate around and through the installation. The variations in translucency and texture evoke a sense of impermanence and fluidity, qualities emblematic of Hesse’s exploration of organic forms and industrial materials. These suspended forms invite introspection and contemplation, harmonizing with the spatial dynamics of the exhibition space.

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