The artwork, titled “Untitled,” was created by Robert Gober in 1994. This piece falls under the Conceptual Art movement and is classified as a sculpture.
The sculpture portrays a meticulously crafted, life-sized rendition of a rectangular butter stick, placed on an unfolded butter wrapper. The attention to detail in mimicking the texture and form of real butter is notable, invoking a sense of hyperrealism. By placing the sculpture in a context that closely resembles everyday reality, Gober challenges the viewer’s perception of ordinary objects, prompting contemplation about the boundaries between art and daily life. The artwork exemplifies the conceptual art genre through its profound exploration of mundane subjects elevated to the status of art.
