1) Art is molded as one wants (Arte se molda como se quer); 2) Poem molded for mail (Poema moldado para correio); 3) Molded Stamp #5 1977; 4) Molded Stamp #9 1977; 5) Molded Poem #1 1976
Paulo Bruscky, 1967–1977
Paulo Bruscky's moldado, or 'molded' artworks, employ sewing instructions to form visual poems. Deconstructing dress patterns, he extends the metaphor across media, including stamps, books and envelopes.
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Title of artwork, date
1) Art is molded as one wants (Arte se molda como se quer); 2) Poem molded for mail (Poema moldado para correio); 3) Molded Stamp #5 1977; 4) Molded Stamp #9 1977; 5) Molded Poem #1 1976, 1967–1977
Date supported
2013
Medium and material
Various
Dimensions
Various
Grant
29238.9988
Total cost
29238.9988
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