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StatistikkSeizure 2008/2013
- 227.0 x 496.0 cm
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The Physicality of Crystalline Growth
The installation Seizure 2008/2013 occupies a space defined by deep blue tones and mineral textures. The work originated from the transformation of an abandoned council flat in South London, specifically at 157 Harper Road. To create this environment, the interior of the property was waterproofed and filled with approximately 75,000 litres of copper sulphate solution. Over a period of time, chemical reactions allowed blue crystals to grow across the surfaces of the walls, floor, ceiling, and even the bathtub. The resulting visual field is characterized by a dense, cerulean crust that encrusts the architectural bones of the building. Light interacts with these jagged, translucent structures, creating shadows within the recesses of the crystal formations. The texture is granular and sharp to the touch.
Material Process and Spatial Transformation
The technique employed by Roger Hiorns relies on facilitated chemical change rather than traditional manual modeling. By utilizing a saturated solution, the artist allowed the architecture to be colonized by inorganic matter. This process turned a domestic interior into a site of geological-scale growth. The blue copper sulphate crystals create a monochromatic environment that obscures the original identity of the room. In certain views, the installation presents as a corridor or a cavernous void where the boundaries between the structural walls and the crystalline mass are blurred. The weight of the material is palpable, as the sheer volume of the solution once occupied the entire volume of the flat. This method of using chemical reactions to dictate form moves the practice away from static sculpture toward an active, transformative event.
Atmosphere and Perceptual Impact
The visual effect of Seizure 2008/2013 is one of profound stillness and heavy saturation. The dominance of blue hues—ranging from deep sapphire to lighter cerulean—establishes a cool, submerged atmosphere. Because the crystals cover every reachable surface, the viewer experiences a sense of enclosure within an alien, aquatic-like realm. The repetition of the crystalline texture creates a rhythmic, almost biological intensity. There is a tension between the industrial origin of the copper sulphate and the organic appearance of the resulting growth. This encounter with a transformed domestic space forces a reconsideration of how materials can inhabit and alter a pre-existing structure. The work remains part of the Arts Council Collection and has been displayed at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
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Hvilken fargepalett og hvilken stemning forener "Seizure 2008/2013"?
"Seizure 2008/2013" av Roger Hiorns kombinerer en Dark fargepalett med en Mysterious stemning.
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Om kunstneren
The Alchemist of Form: The Art of Roger Hiorns
Born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1975, Roger Hiorns has emerged as one of the most provocative voices in contemporary British sculpture. His journey into the heart of materiality began with a formal education at the Bournville College of Art and later at the prestigious Goldsmiths, University of London. It was within these academic environments that Hiorns began to cultivate a practice that defies the traditional boundaries of sculpture, moving away from the mere carving or modeling of static objects toward a more fluid, transformative engagement with space and matter. Living and working in London, he has developed a reputation for creating works that exist in a state of provocative ambiguity, where the line between the organic and the industrial becomes beautifully blurred.
Hiorngs’ artistic method is characterized by an intense pursuit of innovation and a deliberate deviation from established sculptural traditions. Rather than imposing a shape upon a medium, he often facilitates a process of change, utilizing metals, wood, plastics, and even chemical reactions to allow the artwork to emerge through adaptation and transformation. His approach is both layered and expansive, inviting the viewer into a sensory experience that challenges perceptions of stability and permanence. By repurposing and reconfiguring existing objects, he breathes new life into the mundane, turning the familiar into something otherworldly and deeply evocative.
The Spectacle of Transformation
Perhaps no single work encapsulates the visceral impact of Hiorns’ practice more than Seizure (2008/2013). This monumental installation, which earned him a nomination for the prestigious Turner Prize in 2009, serves as a masterclass in his ability to manipulate physical environments. The work, a complex copper-based sculpture and installation, possesses a crystalline, almost biological intensity that has left a lasting mark on the contemporary art landscape. Its influence even transcended the gallery walls, finding an unexpected resonance in popular culture when it served as an inspiration for the Icelandic artist Björk in her song "Crystalline."
The significance of Hiorns' work lies in its ability to provoke deep reflection on societal conventions and the nature of perception. His installations do not merely sit within a room; they command it, altering the atmosphere through their sheer presence and material complexity. This ability to manipulate the viewer's sense of reality has led to his works being featured in some of the world's most renowned institutions, including:
- The Hayward Gallery, where his immersive installations have challenged audiences in London.
- The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, providing a vast, open stage for his monumental forms like Seizure.
- The Arts Council Collection, which holds significant pieces of his transformative career.
Through the use of video, photography, and sculpture, Roger Hiorns continues to push the limits of what art can be. He remains an artist who does not simply present an object for observation, but rather orchestrates a profound encounter between the viewer, the material, and the space they inhabit, forcing us all to reconsider the very fabric of our reality.
Roger Hiorns
1975 - , United Kingdom
Kort om kunstneren
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Contemporary sculpture and installation
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Björk (inspiration for Crystalline)']
- Date Of Birth: 1975
- Full Name: Roger Hiorns
- Nationality: British
- Notable Artworks: ['Seizure']
- Place Of Birth: Birmingham, United Kingdom
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