Daniel Arsham
Hollow Mickey (Grey)
2019
Resin sculpture
41 × 43 × 44 cm
Ed. /500
Location: HONG KONG, Hong Kong
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About the artwork
A monochromatic sculptural form, this piece depicts a well-known animated character rendered in a state of apparent erosion or material transformation. The figure is rendered in a muted gray tone, characteristic of the artist’s aesthetic, which often evokes a sense of timelessness or a relic from a distant future. The surface texture suggests a weathered or crystallized material, with visible facets and subtle irregularities that contribute to its archaeological appearance. The figure’s form is hollowed out in places, revealing an internal structure or a void, which creates a visual tension between recognition and alteration. This approach recontextualizes a familiar cultural icon, inviting contemplation of its enduring presence and its potential for deterioration over long periods of time. The work is presented in its original packaging, a gray box bearing the artist’s name and an image of the figure, indicating its status as a collector’s edition.
Expert opinion
This artist’s work occupies a unique position in contemporary art, bridging the gap between fine art, popular culture, and design. His consistent aesthetic of “fictional archaeology” has attracted a wide audience, making his editions particularly sought-after on the secondary market. His use of recognizable cultural symbols, transformed through his characteristic treatment of materials, contributes to the accessibility and collectibility of his work. The market for his limited-edition sculptures and objects remains active, supported by art collectors as well as enthusiasts of design and popular culture.
About the artist
Born in Cleveland in 1980, Daniel Arsham is an American artist who lives and works in New York. Basing his artistic practice on a kind of fictional archaeology, he creates, crystallizes and erodes objects and silhouettes from our present. Combining the present, the future and the past, Daniel Arsham imposes an aesthetic as a timeless, cross-cultural experience. Exhibited worldwide, his work has been shown at Galerie Perrotin since 2005. His aesthetic has also been popularized by numerous collaborations, including with Moët & Chandon, Tiffany & Co and the famous Pokémon franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1995.
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