Connection

by Olof Inger

Artist Olof Inger (Sverige, född 1979)

Date2019

MediumTextile, plastics, metal

DimensionsYttermått: 200 × 200 × 2 cm

ClassificationTextile

Credit LinePurchase 2021 (Swedish Acquisitions 2021)

Countries

Sweden

Object NumberMOM/2021/233

CollectionsSvenska förvärv 2021

The artwork is not on display

About the artworkThe outlines of reclining bodies stand out in the large collage Connection. The work is hung by steel chains and consists of recycled exercise equipment from the world of martial arts: punching bags, pads and mitts – materials used to practise hitting and kicking. The texture shows wear and tear from human impact in its most explosive form. The coarsely stitched vinyl pieces are partly from protective gear that has absorbed the energy of blows given and received. In martial arts, all the senses are alert. Body and mind are focused on interaction when meeting a combatant. Olof Inger has been an MMA fighter in the past, and in his works he transforms the techniques used in martial arts into highly expressive artistic gestures.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Signerad och daterad på verkets baksida med röd penna: "Olof 2019"

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