“Object for an armchair” is a sculpture created by the artist Phyllida Barlow in 1994, belonging to the Post-Minimalism art movement. The artwork is characterized by its genre, sculpture.
The artwork features a substantial, cylindrical form wrapped in what appears to be a soft, textured material, predominantly in light pink hues. This cylindrical structure is tightly bound with broad, vivid red bands. The sculpture is situated atop a cushioned armchair within a domestic setting. The imposing size of the sculpture juxtaposed against the more traditional, homely objects around it, like the patterned carpet and a small green stool, creates a striking visual contrast. This intentional disruption of the ordinary environment underscores the Post-Minimalist tendency to challenge perceptions of space, materials, and the functions of everyday objects. The overall composition embodies a sense of heaviness and precarious balance, resonating with Barlow’s exploration of physical weight and volume in relation to space.
