current exhibition
saskia baetens-van gilssculptures
3 december 2009 – 22 february 2010
“ 1 carat gold “
sculptures by saskia baetens – van gils
In a post-carbohydrate era, the carrot emerges triumphant championing over all other root vegetables.
Often used within the context of a reward offered for desired behavior; an inducement, the work contains an inherent narrative implied by the artist’s situationalist humour.
Setting this work apart from her other recent shows is a compelling shift toward animation in the poses of the dynamic characters.
While the artist’s work continues to exude physicality the suggested and implied movement demands our attention.
Like any successful narrative the work transports us to a different world, liberated from the cultural institution of distraction.
“I don’t see much sense in that”, said Rabbit.
“No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.”
-Winnie the Pooh
Tom Rowe
