Connor Gottfried Carts I-XIX For Sale

About this work

Connor Gottfried has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary sculpture, building a practice that interrogates the aesthetics of obsolescence and the material culture of technology. His work occupies a distinctive space between Pop sensibility and post-internet commentary, transforming familiar objects into monuments that question our relationship with consumption and nostalgia. Carts I-XIX represents a significant body of work within Gottfried's ongoing exploration of gaming culture as both personal artifact and collective memory. Rendered in aluminum composite panelling, these nineteen sculptural cartridges elevate the form of vintage video game media to the scale and permanence of gallery objects. The choice of industrial aluminum composite—a material associated with architectural facades and commercial signage—creates a deliberate tension between the ephemeral nature of the original plastic cartridges and the enduring presence of these reimagined forms. Each piece maintains the dimensional accuracy of its source while existing at a scale that demands physical engagement, measuring either 14 by 16 by 3.5 inches or 14 by 9 by 3.5 inches depending on the cartridge format referenced. The work speaks to a generation for whom these objects carry profound significance, yet Gottfried resists pure nostalgia by stripping away graphics and branding, presenting instead the cartridge as pure form. This seriality across nineteen iterations allows for varied installation configurations while emphasizing the repetitive, almost ritualistic nature of collecting and play that defined an era. For acquisition inquiries regarding Carts I-XIX, please contact Guy Hepner directly.