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Ken Butler"Red Lawnmower Guns" Hybrid Instrument Assemblage Wall Sculpture1999
1999
$9,075
£6,913.76
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CA$12,700.28
A$14,190.45
CHF 7,423.18
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NOK 94,854.10
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Lawn Mower Bass
This sculpture designed by Ken Butler features a compilation of components including a lawnmower, many toy guns, a hockey stick and more. The body of the bass is an actual lawn mower base. This sculpture has a steam-punk vibe that would feel comfortable in a Mad Max movie and an absurdity that is more Man Ray or Rene Magritte .
Ken Butler is renowned for his innovative approach to creating hybrid sculpture-instruments. He merges disparate elements such as lawn mowers and toy machine guns, skillfully grafting them together to produce multifaceted and functional sculptures. These unique creations not only challenge traditional notions of musical instruments but also serve as artistic statements that blend form and function in unexpected and thought-provoking ways. Butler's work invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between art, music, and everyday objects, showcasing his creativity and craftsmanship.
Created primarily from urban detritus, the hybrid instruments express a poetic spirit of reinvention and hyper-utility with hidden meanings and associations. String instruments become body, tool, weapon, toy, symbol, machine, phallus, creature, sculpture, icon, and voice.
- Creator:Ken Butler (American)
- Creation Year:1999
- Dimensions:Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU69214863942
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