Jessica Stockholder USA, b. 1959
190.5 x 170.2 x 149.9 cm
Further images
The written poetry in this piece evokes the same sort of free associative vibe as the rest of the work, inviting viewers to make their own connections and construct their own meaning. The line “innards in plastics shrine” draws parallels with Stockholder’s ongoing inquisition into the production and consumption habits of human society, particularly in regards to plastic and electronic waste. Stockholder’s work bridges abstract aesthetic theories with critical social and political issues, sparking conversations about the crucial and lasting importance of politics within abstract art.