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1930s Industrial Sign Letters PORN Sculpture by Colorado Artist Bill Nelson
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“PORN,” 2018, 6 foot tall x 5 foot wide. Salvaged early 20th-century store sign letters, blue light bulbs, electrical wiring is a satirical homage to Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture, re-examining the state of human relationships, in fact, the state of humanity itself, nearly 50 years after Indiana completed the first rendering of his iconic sculpture. In his version, porn, assemblage artist Bill Nelson has kept intact the as-is condition and original materiality of the storefront letters. They’re dirty, worn and dimly lit. All part of the poignant and seductive effect. The “O” is tilted in the opposite direction of Indiana’s as a symbolic gesture of respect."
Sculpture stands on its own. Dimmer switch in cord for creating "mood" lighting.
It is screwed together and will be disassembled for ease in shipping. Diagram and screws supplied for easy reassembly.
- Similar to:Robert Indiana (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 73 in (185.42 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Las Vegas, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1195216464401
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