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Lit LeWitt
Accession Number:
UC-APC-0647
Sub Collection:
Art Purchases Committee Sub Collection
Creator:
Date of Creation:
1994
Media:
Aluminium mesh wire construction
Description:
Cube.
'Lit LeWitt' is a tribute to minimalism, a straightforward construction with strong straight lines and simple geometry. It is not surprising then to discover that the work was inspired by minimalist American artist Sol LeWitt (1928-2007), who was for much of his career absorbed by the form of the cube. In 'Lit LeWitt' Dawson has taken a very normal shape, not so different in form from an everyday cardboard box, and created something that evokes a very different response than one might have towards a cardboard box. By creating several boxes within the larger whole, Dawson gives a depth and corporeality to the work that makes it go from simply a box to a spatial presence that demands your attention. Dawson's sculptures have been described as being like 'drawing in the air'. Working primarily with metal, carbon fibre and epoxy resin, he has experimented with a variety of means for constructing and shaping his creations. The result has been works which often create a sense of illusion, suggesting the space and depth of three dimensions where in fact there are not, and hinting at a robust strength while yet still seeming almost weightless.
'Lit LeWitt' is a tribute to minimalism, a straightforward construction with strong straight lines and simple geometry. It is not surprising then to discover that the work was inspired by minimalist American artist Sol LeWitt (1928-2007), who was for much of his career absorbed by the form of the cube. In 'Lit LeWitt' Dawson has taken a very normal shape, not so different in form from an everyday cardboard box, and created something that evokes a very different response than one might have towards a cardboard box. By creating several boxes within the larger whole, Dawson gives a depth and corporeality to the work that makes it go from simply a box to a spatial presence that demands your attention. Dawson's sculptures have been described as being like 'drawing in the air'. Working primarily with metal, carbon fibre and epoxy resin, he has experimented with a variety of means for constructing and shaping his creations. The result has been works which often create a sense of illusion, suggesting the space and depth of three dimensions where in fact there are not, and hinting at a robust strength while yet still seeming almost weightless.
Size:
Actual - 667 x 667 x 667 mm
Subjects: