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Urs
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What If The Phone Rings
2001/2003
Urs Fischer made the originals of the life-size woman-shaped
candles in Styrofoam. The solid casting of each piece requires
250 kg of paraffin and microwax and is equipped with a branched
system of wicks. The coloured areas in the finished pieces are
created by pouring coloured wax directly into the negative moulds.
As the sculptures are burnt, they are transformed by the creation
of unexpected deformations and craters. Those who buy these
sculptures, which are meant to be burn and melt, have a lifelong
option to purchase a new sculpture at the production price. |
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Skinny Afternoon
2003
The commode and skeleton are solid aluminium castings; the Styrofoam
original was burnt out during the casting process. Fischer then
partially applied paint to the as-cast pieces. The attached
mirror was treated with acid to achieve artificial signs of
aging that will intensify over time. The work was produced in
May 2003 for the Venice Biennale. In connection with the same
work, five cast aluminium chairs were also produced from Styrofoam
originals: “Chair for a Ghost: Thomas” and “Chair
for a Ghost: Urs” (“Stuhl für einen Geist:
Thomas” und “Stuhl für einen Geist: Urs”).
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