Meet the Artist - Brian Jungen

 

Brian Jungen (Born 1970, Dunne-Za First Nations/Swiss-Canadian) uses mass-produced objects/material to create sculptures that are simultaneously fake and authentic, playful and political, common and extraordinary.

http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/jungen/

 

 

 

Here are some example of this work:

 

 

"Carapace"

Made from Garbage/Recycle Bins

 

 

"Prototype for a New Understanding"

Air Jordan Sneakers

 

 

"Shape Shifter"

Plastic Lawn Chairs


Here is a link to an article where Brian Jungen provides some commentary about his work:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/one-mans-trash-is-brian-jungens-treasure-40608181/?no-ist