Art

Item Description

Installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works designed to transform the perception of a space. This work probes the mind and the heart with its stunning simplicity and honesty. It is art in one of its purest forms.

ARTIST STATEMENT/INFLUENCE: 
My work concerns mortality, and the poetic transformation of dwelling spaces that occurs when loved ones pass away. Once familiar spaces become cold and arresting, as though the absence becomes stronger than the person's presence ever was. Their belongings become relics;eternally frozen in time, yet as the time passes it continues to feel as though they were just there, as though they left their shirt hung on the chair intending to come back for it. In a time of immense change and uncertainty, this work seeks to connect people through a theme that is still (and always will be) painfully immeasurable and unknown:loss and mortality.

CHAIR DETAIL
Vintage Oak Hardwood Auditorium Chair circa 1930's
Original Finish and Hardware

MATERIALS/MEDIUM: Wood, Textile, Plaster*

ARTIST WEBSITE:  www.cargocollective.com/matthewdesanctis

Photography Courtesy of Rick Shannon Photography

*The plaster was wet when photographed. Over time, as the plaster dries, it will dry to a much lighter grey color. 

Item Special Note

“Friendship Chairs” on exhibit throughout the auction at Harold Hacker Hall/Rundel Memorial Building, Central Library 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY during normal library business hours.

SAVE THE DATE!   

ARTISTS' CLOSING RECEPTION

Meet the artists and see the chairs before the auction ends at midnight!

Thursday, October 9,2014    5-7PM 
Harold Hacker Hall/Rundel Memorial Building, Central Hall Library
Free & Open to the Public
Light Refreshments will be Served 

 SPECIAL CARE/ CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: The shirt and chair may be cleaned with a damp rag or dry dusted, do not use chemicals. If one would like, the plaster may be sealed with a clear shellac, but this is not necessary.  

SPECIAL NOTE: The plaster (particularly around the collar) is loose and over time the plaster will chip away, especially if the shirt/chair is moved often and the chair is regularly used. However, there is no need to worry~

SHIPPING/HANDLING COSTS: RESPONSIBLITY of the BUYER  

Actual size 36Hx24wx6D folded /24"D Open : Weight - not recommended for shipping due to weight and fragility of plaster