Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Angie's Presentation - part 1


Tom Friedman
(1965,USA)




He is an american conceptual sculptor known for his work employing everyday material, such as toothpicks or sugarcubes in intricate geometric arrangements. His first solo exhibits were held in 1991 at Feature in New York City, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the Rezac Gallery in Chicago. He has since exhibited in Uk, Italy, Switzerland and Japan among other countries.


About his work
  • he uses everyday materials
  • visual intriguing artwork, as well as rich with underlying commentary
  • he transforms mundane materials into crafted work of art
  • his artwork has simple humour and beauty
  • obsessive with details


Friedman's Sample Artwork








Video

http://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/britannia-street-2008-05-tom-friedman/#/videos/1/


Useful Links

http://www.designboom.com/portrait/friedman.html
http://www.gagosian.com/artists/tom-friedman/
http://www.bernardceysson.com/fiche_artiste.php?lieu=paris&art=art_1234121158#menu







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