Perfect Door/Perfect Odor/Perfect Rodo (1972) by Bruce Nauman

Perfect Door/Perfect Odor/Perfect Rodo - Bruce Nauman - 1972

Artwork Information

TitlePerfect Door/Perfect Odor/Perfect Rodo
ArtistBruce Nauman
Date1972
Art MovementMinimalism

About Perfect Door/Perfect Odor/Perfect Rodo

The artwork, “Perfect Door/Perfect Odor/Perfect Rodo,” created by Bruce Nauman in 1972, is a notable example of the Minimalism movement and falls under the genre of installation art. This piece features three neon light elements, each displaying a different phrase: “Perfect Door,” “Perfect Odor,” and “Perfect Rodo.” The neon phrases, mounted on a white wall, are connected by visible wiring that adds an industrial aesthetic to the overall work. The neon lights differ in color; “Perfect Door” is illuminated in white, “Perfect Odor” in yellow, and “Perfect Rodo” in pink. This visual play on words and the use of neon lighting create a meditative and resonant commentary on language, perception, and sensory experience.

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