Pawel Althamer. Bruno. 1998-2012

Pawel Althamer Bruno 1998-2012

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Bruno is a portrait of the artist's eldest son at age ten. With his arms outstretched, the figure calls to mind a saint—possibly Bartholomew, a martyr who was flayed and is typically portrayed holding his skin. By using organic materials that are subject to degradation, Althamer has evaded the timeless quality associated with traditional fine art and religious sculpture. Althamer began the work in the 1990s and completed it in 2012 with the assistance of his son—now an adult—who is also an artist.

Gallery label from 2013.
Medium
Grass, cow intestines, plaster, color threads, wood, metal, and hammer
Dimensions
63 3/4 x 25 9/16 x 27 3/16" (162 x 65 x 69 cm)
Credit
Gift of the Speyer Family Foundation
Object number
1174.2012
Department
Painting and Sculpture

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