© Jorge PARDO
Kanazawa Tent
| Artist | Jorge PARDO |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Material/ Technique | plywood, tent |
| Size/ Duration | H534 × W1356 × D677cm |
| Copyright Notice | © Jorge PARDO |
| Year of acquisition/ donation | 2005 |
| Description | Born in Havana, Cuba in 1963. Lives and works in Los Angeles, USA. Pardo is an artist who has been active in the area related to architectural design such as lighting, installations reminiscent of interior decorations for buildings, and houses as artworks. At the age of six, Pardo moved to the United States, and after graduating from Art Center College of Design at Pasadena, he has actively worked internationally. For example, he constructed a huge wooden pier over a lake at the Sculpture Projects Muenster. Vivid colors, repetitions of organic curved lines as well as geometrical patterns, and a frequent use of plywood characterize his works. His creation has raised the question of art and the world, viewed from where everyday life and art come into contact. This work is formed like a temporary tent to be assembled useful for events and mini-performances. The frames and floor are made up of combined plywood boards cut out with curved lines. This construction is covered with floral patterned beige tent fabric. The work is composed of a pair of tents of the same shape with flower patterns positioned at different places. Entering the tent, you will feel at home in an atmosphere created by gentle light coming through the tent cloth and organic curves of plywood. While the usage of plywood and organic curves remind us of the design of midcentury modern style of California that Pardo is interested in, it can be said that he has established his own style of expression. Since about 2001, he has worked on tent-shaped works to be exhibited, but this is the first tent he made to be installed outdoors. |
NOTES
This Collection Data page contains the works and materials in the collection of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, as of April 1, 2018.
Artists are listed alphabetically by artist’s surname.
Works and materials by the same artists are listed according to the date of the work in principle.
Works whose dates are unidentified are listed at the end of each item. Some works are not listed according to the date of work due to their relations.
The data of works and materials are listed in order of title, production year, material/technique/form, dimensions, donor’s name, copyright holder and credit for photograph.
Dimensions are given by height (H) x width (W) in centimeters for plane work, and height (H) x width (W) x depth (D) in cm for 3-D work. Diameter (Ø) is used for circular work.
For the name of country or city, the name currently used in English is listed in principle.