The artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres uses a plethora of 15 watt light bulbs, porcelain light sockets, extension cords for his well traveled very popular 1992 light installation "Untitled" (America #1). This light installation borders between simplicity and intricate design and has been to some of the most famous art galleries in the world.
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The flexible design of the string light display is adjustable to both the artist's mood and each new gallery surrounding. In each gallery setting the a€?Untitleda€? light string display has changed shape and design.
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After the loss of his life partner, Felix felt propelled to express his grief with his a€?Untitleda€? collection. This collection consisted of a stack of blank white paper, electric light strings, and candy spills.
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All of which (from the artist's perspective) "suggests a world without arbitrary borders and assigned nationalities, offering dreams of unfettered space and boundless travel."
For more information visit the: Guggenheim Museum
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