Now, his melting sculptures are on view once morethis time at theBourse de Commerce.
This focal point of the building was recently renovated by celebrated Japanese architectTadao Ando.
Fischer’s sculpture is surrounded by several chairs and a curious onlooker who takes in the details.
Photo: Stefan Altenburger
Everything is seemingly normal until one realizes that these are no ordinary sculpturesthey’re candles.
The onlooker is, in reality, an effigy to Fischer’s friend and peer, artist Rudolf Stingel.
At the beginning of the installation, each candle is lit.
Photo: Florent Michel
At that point, they’re left to burn as long as the wick lasts.
In a sort of performance, the installation evolves as each piece slowly melts away.
It’s a fascinating meditation on the passage of time as each sculpture marches toward a destiny of disintegration.
Photo: Florent Michel
Urs Fischer creates sculptures that are actually giant wax candles.
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