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Carali McCall
Carali McCall, Work no. 1 (Circle Drawing) 1hours 30min, 2017 - Performed Live

2017

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'Work no. 1 (Circle Drawing), 1hour 30minutes, 2017’ graphite on paper by Carali McCall (born 1981). McCall began her ‘Circle Drawing' artworks in 2004, during her final year at art school in Toronto, Canada. Using graphite on paper she draws her full arm's length in a continuous circular motion to the point of complete exhaustion. McCall continues to focus on the durational element and physical process of drawing; however, her earlier works are rare as she now only performs for live audiences at certain events. During this physically demanding process, her position and ability to extend the arm diminishes to the extent she can no longer hold the graphite. McCall quotes, 'an important aim is to maintain a constant and continuous visible line that embodies time and energy. While performing, painfully, my entire body is noticeably putting effort into the drawing.' This intense action and durational element often cause the paper to fatigue and rip, which is often identified as her distinctive trademark. About Artist: Carali McCall is an emerging artist whose works are internationally recognised. A Canadian artist born in 1981, she is based in London, UK. McCall was awarded a PhD from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London, and her work is featured in the upcoming publication by Bloomsburg Publishing, 'Performance Drawing: New Practices since the 1960s'. A finalist in the 2017 Jerwood Drawing Prize, McCall’s work is currently touring the United Kingdom and is situated in private and public collections curated alongside artworks by Picasso and Damien Hirst. Other notable exhibitions include: Again and Again and Again: Serial Formats and Repetitive Actions, Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada, (2012), Kenny Schachter’s Rove Gallery, Hoxton Square, London (2008), Folkestone Fringe Festival (2014), Woolff Gallery, London UK (2017) and EMPIRE II @ Castello, Venice Italy, during the 57th Venice Biennale (2017). Dimensions with Frame: H 194 cm W 165 cm D 8.5 cm Shipping: This work is framed and transported with the certificate of authenticity from the artist. A short video clip of the piece may be provided upon request.
  • Creator:
    Carali McCall (1981, Canadian)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76.38 in (194 cm)Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU61733394291
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