Escape Artist (Multicoloured) by Sam Taylor-Wood

This work is part of a series which continues the artist's exploration of photographs of her own body, apparently hanging in space.

Details

Medium:
Cibachrome print photograph Dimensions: 134.6 x 109.2cm
Art Fund grant:
£9,000 ( Total: £22,000)
Acquired in:
2009
Vendor:
White Cube

In this photograph she appears to float a little above the floor with the assistance of just eight colourful helium balloons, there is a tension in the apparent power of their tug being resisted by her body. The party colours of the balloons contrast with Taylor-Wood's vulnerability in pale pink and white cotton underwear; her body is slumped forward and her face hidden. The photograph is a wonderful addition to the existing collection of contemporary photography by artists such as Wolfgang Tillmans and Richard Wentworth.

Provenance

The artist.

Venue details

Nottingham Castle Off Friar Lane, Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 6EL 0115 915 3700 www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/nottinghamcastle

Entry details

Free entry with National Art Pass (standard entry charge is £5.50)

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