Daniel Arsham
Bronze Eroded Basketball, 2019
Cast bronze with resin crate
13 x 13 x 13 in
33 x 33 x 33 cm
33 x 33 x 33 cm
Series: Edition of 99
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\ Daniel Arsham's eroded basketball is a striking example of his unique artistic approach, which blends elements of sculpture, archaeology, and pop culture. Arsham's fascination with the concept of time...
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Daniel Arsham's eroded basketball is a striking example of his unique artistic approach, which blends elements of sculpture, archaeology, and pop culture. Arsham's fascination with the concept of time and decay is vividly showcased in this work, where he takes a mundane object like a basketball and transforms it into a captivating artifact. Through a meticulous process, Arsham meticulously crafts the illusion of erosion and deterioration, giving the basketball a weathered, fossilized appearance. This distortion of familiar objects prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the passage of time. By juxtaposing the enduring symbol of a basketball with the ephemeral qualities of erosion, Arsham challenges us to contemplate the fragility of the world around us and our place within it.
Daniel Arsham's eroded basketball is a striking example of his unique artistic approach, which blends elements of sculpture, archaeology, and pop culture. Arsham's fascination with the concept of time and decay is vividly showcased in this work, where he takes a mundane object like a basketball and transforms it into a captivating artifact. Through a meticulous process, Arsham meticulously crafts the illusion of erosion and deterioration, giving the basketball a weathered, fossilized appearance. This distortion of familiar objects prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the passage of time. By juxtaposing the enduring symbol of a basketball with the ephemeral qualities of erosion, Arsham challenges us to contemplate the fragility of the world around us and our place within it.
