“Work No. 850 (Runners)” by Martin Creed, created in 2008, is an installation artwork within the realm of Conceptual Art. The artwork captures a runner mid-stride in a seemingly institutional environment, beneath the pervasive architectural simplicity of stone walls and polished floors. Contrasting the gallery setting, which is often a place of quiet observation, the energetic motion of the individual introduces a dynamic interplay between stillness and activity. This runner’s presence, against the backdrop of a traditionally static space of contemplation, challenges conventional expectations of art installations by integrating motion and human physicality into the experience.
