Nathalie Djurberg Exhibition
Zach Feuer Gallery
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In her films, Djurberg employs stop motion animation to bring to life a cast of crude Plasticine puppets that she models by hand. Her narratives begin seemingly innocent but quickly turn into intense studies of human behavior that force one to confront their darkest nightmares and deepest fears. Using the familiar language of claymation and featuring the music of Swedish composer, Hans Berg, Djurberg's work, neither censored nor sentimental, tackles revenge, violence, sex, dominance, racism and the macabre. In addition to the film, Djurberg will present the tea set featured in her film, "I found myself alone" as an autonomous sculptural installation. Every object, meticulously crafted by Djurberg, is inspired by 18th century Neo-Baroque china. On the gold-gilded pieces, embellished with elaborate floral ornamentation, is an impressive display of an array of desserts including cakes, pastries, cookies and candies. The entire installation is enclosed in Plexiglas.
[Image: Nathalie Djurberg "I found myself alone" video still (2008) clay animation, digital video]
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Schedule
from December 11, 2008 to January 24, 2009
Opening Reception on 2008-12-10 from 18:00 to 20:00