Tobias Alm: Traces of Function
Exhibition
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12 Jun 2013
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12 Jul 2013
Published: 29.05.2013
Klimt02 Gallery
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I am looking at what happens when the practical function of a tool is diffused or obstructed. Are the activity-invoking qualities still present? Could this transformation lead to that other values that are otherwise hidden or unthought of, gets revealed?
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Tobias Alm
Coming from an interest in what happens at the point where a mere object becomes a tool, this work is an exploration of toolness and functionality in objects. I am looking at what happens when the practical function of a tool is diffused or obstructed. Are the activity-invoking qualities still present? Could this transformation lead to that other values that are otherwise hidden or unthought of, gets revealed?
Making jewellery out of objects showing traces of practical function creates an interesting conflict between pragmatism and adornment.
I am looking at what happens when the practical function of a tool is diffused or obstructed. Are the activity-invoking qualities still present? Could this transformation lead to that other values that are otherwise hidden or unthought of, gets revealed?
Making jewellery out of objects showing traces of practical function creates an interesting conflict between pragmatism and adornment.
I am looking at what happens when the practical function of a tool is diffused or obstructed. Are the activity-invoking qualities still present? Could this transformation lead to that other values that are otherwise hidden or unthought of, gets revealed?
Neckpiece: Traces of Function no.35, 2012
Fiber board, Wood, Cotton
13 x 8 x 3 cm
100 gram.
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Neckpiece: Traces of Function no.33, 2012
Fiber board, Cotton
14 x 5 x 3 cm
100 gram.
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Brooch: Traces of Function no.26, 2012
Fiber board, Wood, Cotton, Steel
12 x 7 x 4 cm
100 gram.
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Neckpiece: Traces of Function no.23, 2012
Wood, Fiber board, Cotton
16 x 8 x 5 cm
120 gram.
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Neckpiece: Traces of Function no.21, 2012
Wood, Fiber board, Cotton
17 x 9 x 7 cm
70 gram.
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Brooch: Traces of Function no. 25, 2012
Wood, fiber board, cotton steel
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Neckpiece: Traces of Function no. 27, 2012
Wood, fiber board, cotton
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Neckpiece: Traces of Function no. 37, 2012
Wood, fiber board, cotton
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Necklace: Traces of Function no.28, 2012
Wood, Fiber board, Cotton
17 x 10 x 8 cm
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Klimt02 Gallery
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