Liz Hickok
Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale in Jell-O
2007

Name: Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale in Jell-O
Brand: Liz Hickok
Price: 1250 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,250

About

"I create glowing, jellied scale models of urban sites, transforming ordinary physical surroundings into something unexpected and ephemeral. Lit from below, the molded shapes of the city blur into a jewel-like mosaic of luminous color and volume. The gelatinous material also evokes uncanny parallels with the geological uncertainties of San Francisco’s landscape. While the translucent beauty of the compositions first seduces the viewer, their fragility quickly becomes a metaphor for the transitory nature of human artifacts. I have always been interested in architectural scale models of cities, and how photography can play with the viewer’s sense of scale, blurring differences between the real city and the constructed one. Once I began building my own model cities out of Jell-O I found that the jiggly, iconic childhood dessert is not only perishable, but also uncontrollable. Each time I take a picture of one of my cityscapes any building may begin to sweat or even liquefy, taking on a new persona. My constructions often exist only in my studio; however, I occasionally create Jell-O installations, which people can experience directly. While the photographs evoke strange imaginary landscapes, the installations themselves introduce a more physical experience for the viewer involving smell, movement, and the desire to taste. The sculptures eventually decay, leaving the photographs and videos as the only record of their existence." – Liz Hickok

Details

Creator
Liz Hickok (American)
Creation Year
2007
Dimensions
Height: 14 in. (35.56 cm)Width: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
More Editions & Sizes
14 x 30 inches, Edition of 1228 x 60 inches, Edition of 12
Medium
C Print
Movement & Style
Contemporary
Period
21st Century
Condition
Gallery Location
Sante Fe, NM
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU13421015643
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
$175 Standard Parcel Shipping
to anywhere in the world, arrives in 4-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.
Ships From: Sante Fe, NM
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.