Annette Messager

French, born 1943

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The sculpture features a series of elongated, thin metal rods that extend vertically and culminate in various bends and curves. These rods are silver in color. Below the rods, there is a collection of overlapping, black-framed images displaying monochrome, close-up photographs of human facial features and hands. Interspersed among these images are small, textured, square panels in shimmering colors such as pink, blue, and silver, which are hung with fine threads. The composition is intricate and layered, creating a visually captivating assembly of contrasting elements and vertical reach.
Annette Messager, Mes Voeux (My Vows), 1990, 24 gelatin silver prints, 14 hand-written text panels with color pencil on paper, string, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.149.1-38

Mes Voeux (My Vows)

Annette Messager · 1990 · 24 gelatin silver prints, 14 hand-written text panels with color pencil on paper, string ·  Accession ID  2001.67.149.1-38