Yayoi
2005
Corey McCorkle
A large reflective sphere lies in our path. Its shape is based on the stone spheres used as ornaments along paths in 17th-century French gardens. But this behemoth does not blend into its setting. Corey McCorkle likes to present objects in unexpected ways, changing our experience of space. With a minimal sculptural solution (a “simple” sphere) he has achieved maximum effect.
Details
- Plan number: B50
- Zone: Motion
- Title: Yayoi
- Creator: Corey McCorkle
- Date: 2005
- Material: fiberglass, polyester, lacquer
- Acquisition: donation by Middelheim Promotors
- Object number: MID.B.508
The sphere appears heavy and robust, but appearances are deceptive. It is made of polyester and fiberglass, and painted with automotive paint. Hence, the artwork is light and fragile.
The title refers to Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her works featuring spheres and polka dots.
“Yayoi” moves the viewers themselves. This is strange: despite the fact that the sculpture looks the same on all sides, the sphere tempts us to walk around it. And in that movement, our own reflection in the work looks different at every moment, our bodies distorted each time in a different way.
The American contemporary artist and architect Corey McCorkle is known for his spatial interventions: he often creates a work specifically for a particular space, as he did for Middelheim Museum. His interventions aim to disrupt, optimize, or otherwise manipulate our experience of space. He is interested in nature, philosophy, and craft, and also explores these subjects in film and photography.
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