Crystal, Porcelain, Glass
43.2 cms x 41.9 cms (17 ins x 16.5 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Canadian Contemporary Art Auction - Tuesday 23 September 2014" held on Tue, Sep 23, 2014.
Lot 42
Lot 42
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,000
Did not sell
Did not sell
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
April Hickox is a Canadian contemporary artist known for her work in film, video, photography and installation. As a teacher and independent curator, she remains a highly active member of the fine arts community in Toronto. In her own work, Hickox concerns herself with narrative, specifically the passage from one experience to another. Crystal, Porcelain, Glass (2002) alludes to life’s ephemeral qualities and the fragility of material objects. From the artist’s Stacking Tea Cup series, where broken teacups are reassembled and then piled in what appears to be a fragile tower, Crystal, Porcelain, Glass is a fine example of her ability to capture narrative. If you look closely, you can see the fine lines that adorn the delicate teacups, evidence of trauma and a reminder of the past. Through these black and white photographs, the artist exposes the delicate nature of our surroundings and our built environment.
Hickox is the founding director of Gallery 44, the Center for Contemporary photography, and a founding member of Tenth Muse Studio and Artscape. She currently teaches at OCAD University in Toronto.
Private Collection, Toronto
Notes:
April Hickox is a Canadian contemporary artist known for her work in film, video, photography and installation. As a teacher and independent curator, she remains a highly active member of the fine arts community in Toronto. In her own work, Hickox concerns herself with narrative, specifically the passage from one experience to another. Crystal, Porcelain, Glass (2002) alludes to life’s ephemeral qualities and the fragility of material objects. From the artist’s Stacking Tea Cup series, where broken teacups are reassembled and then piled in what appears to be a fragile tower, Crystal, Porcelain, Glass is a fine example of her ability to capture narrative. If you look closely, you can see the fine lines that adorn the delicate teacups, evidence of trauma and a reminder of the past. Through these black and white photographs, the artist exposes the delicate nature of our surroundings and our built environment.
Hickox is the founding director of Gallery 44, the Center for Contemporary photography, and a founding member of Tenth Muse Studio and Artscape. She currently teaches at OCAD University in Toronto.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.