Soft Toys (xii) by Livia Marin

Soft Toys by Livia Marin.
This series is formed by many second-hand cuddly toys that had been collected from various charity shops and flea markets in Europe and South America. The objects are covered with multiple layers of plaster and gesso and finally covered with a thin layer of gold. The technique of gilding or gold leaf is delicate, requiring time and dedication to prepare the surface where the gold leaf is applied. In this process the soft toys lose their definition and softness, but not their presence.

Soft Toys (xii)

Colour: Gold

Material: Second-hand soft toy, plaster, gesso, gold leaf

Dimension:  25 x 16.5 x 10 cm

Weight: 900 g

Conservation: Gilded surfaces are very delicate and can be easily scratched if not handled with care. Use occasional dry cleaning to remove dust with a feather duster or a very soft cloth. Do not use water or any harsh chemical cleaner on this piece. Do not expose to direct sunlight.

 This is a unique piece.

LIVIA MARIN

Livia Marin is a visual artist whose work has been characterised throughout by large-scale installations and the appropriation of mass-produced and mass-consumed objects. She employs everyday objects to enquire into the nature of how we relate to material objects.

Her work seeks to offer a reflection on the relationship we develop with those often unseen objects that meet our daily needs. Central to the work is a trope of estrangement that works to reverse an excess of familiarity that commands the life of the everyday and the dictates of the marketplace.

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This sculpture will be shipped from the UK.

UK: £20
EU: £35
Global: £45