Josiah McElheny
Some Pictures of the 1nfinite
ed. by Helen Molesworth ; with conrtibutions by Doug Ashford, Gregg Bordowitz, Moyra Davey ...[et al.]

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Author(s)

Doug Ashford, Gregg Bordowitz, Moyra Davey, ...[et al.]

Editor(s)

Helen Molesworth

Publication, year

Ostfildern ; Boston : Hatje Cantz Verlag : The Institute of Contemporary Art, 2012

Scope

144 Pages, illustrated, 23 cm.

ISBN

9783775733311

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This publication features examples of work by Josiah McElheny from the past fifteen years, and in particular it traces the artist’s investigation of the concept of infinity, which he links to thinking about utopia. For instance, infinity is used as a constant in mathematical equations that allow scientists to speculate about things and phenomena unseen, just as utopia is a historical construct that permits unrealized yet aspirational activities. Inspired by the design objects of daily life, such as glassware or chandeliers, he develops abstract sculptures and complex installations.

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Person as subject

Josiah McElheny

Location

Cabinet 5 - 5: Kunstenaars