Matt Johnson - Contemporary Artists

The Pianist (after Robert J. Lang) (2 views and 1 detail)

The Pianist (after Robert J. Lang) (2 views and 1 detail) The Saatchi Gallery
 

Matt Johnson

The Pianist (after Robert J. Lang) (2 views and 1 detail)

2005
Blue tarp, paper, stainless steel

147x 340 x 198cm

Matt Johnson’s sculptures delightfully explore the paradox of visual forms through unorthodox and surprising materials. The Pianist (After Robert J. Lang) pays tribute to the American physicist and master origami artist who has astounded with his mathematically complex objects crafted from creased paper. Rendered life-sized, Johnson’s giant origami masterpiece is made from one 50 foot piece of tarp folded into the shape of a concert grand piano and player, humorously honouring genius with floppy monumentality. Johnson’s choice of blue wrapping is a clever reference to Yves Klein – whose signature International Klein Blue (also a scientific marvel) is synonymous with sublimation and glamour – theatrically elevating his wonky musician to iconic design status.
 
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