In Conversation #3
Tom Putman
Tom Putman at This Art Fair 2022
Installation view
Installation view
Installation view
No sense of direction, 2022, Powder coated steel, gold plated steel, anodized aluminium, Dimensions variable
No sense of direction, detail
Branch, 2022, Steel, electrical cables, feathers, artificial eggs, 10x10x32cm
Branch, detail
Untitled, 2022, Steel, aluminum, spikes, polycarbonate, artificial flowers, 70x20x40cm
Untitled, detail
Last breath, 2022, Powder coated steel, anodized aluminium, perspex, sticker, wax, 37x16x21cm
A false sense of security (small version), 2022, Stainless steel, artificial grapes, 35x27x16cm
Butterfly bush, 2022, Perspex, frost acrylic chain, spikes, artificial flowers, 70x15x32cm
Butterfly bush, detail
We never rob! We just simply borrow a bit from those who can afford it, 2022, Rubber, twisted cord, walnut wood, feathers, 40x20x50cm
The grey goblin, 2022, PLA, fabric, 58x23x21cm
Souvenirs, 2022, Polyurethane, acrylic nails, brass ball chain, aluminum, perspex, 24k gold plated steel, silver plated steel, Dragon Ball Z card, key chain, Dimensions variable
Souvenirs, detail
Untitled, 2022, Perspex, artificial wheat 35x6.5x3.5cm
Untitled, 2022, Perspex, artificial wheat 35x6.5x3.5cm
While studying, decomposing and reforming objects from daily life, I create sculptures by merging different elements that are inspired by mass production and medieval craftsmanship. I construct sculptural objects by applying a wide range of techniques, from designing elements to manufacturing them using digital techniques such as laser cutting, CNC milling and 3D printing.
At This art Fair, I am presenting an installation with new sculptural objects. These objects might look familiar at first, but I invite you to take a closer look. In my work, elements of mass production and craftsmanship are brought together as an attempt to activate the viewerâs imagination and question their everyday associations.
Tom Putman (1994) studied Fine Art at AKI ArtEZ Enschede and currently lives and works in Utrecht.
www.tomputman.nl
