Fisherman in Love
77.5 cms x 61 cms (30.5 ins x 24 ins)
printed in 2020
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 - Spring Forward" held on Tue, Jun 15, 2021.
Lot h004
Lot h004
Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $4,000
Realised: CAD $2,500
Realised: CAD $2,500
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Donated by the Artist
Courtesy of Galerie Nosbaum Reding, Luxembourg
Notes:
Born in Luxembourg and based in Vancouver and Brussels, Mike Bourscheid represented Luxembourg at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017. His work has been shown at the Western Front in Vancouver, Kunstpalais Erlangen in Germany, MNHA in Luxembourg and K-Gold Temporary in Greece, among others. His upcoming projects include a solo show at Richmond Art Gallery, a solo show at LIAR NYC and a group exhibition at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Germany. Bourscheid is known for his sculpture, photography and performance, often using a combination of these media to express social and political concerns through the device of humour. He holds an MFA from the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).
Fisherman in Love is a large-scale inkjet print of a photogram, the black-and-white result of a photographic process in which objects are placed directly onto photosensitive paper and exposed to light. For this work, Bourscheid arranged fly fishing lures, fasteners and personal jewellery into a configuration that cleverly evokes the outfit—complete with overalls and boots—of an imaginary fisherman, a character who the artist playfully describes as “looking for love at the bottom of the sea.”
Accompanying this lot is a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, dated May 20th, 2021 and stating this work is edition 1/3.
Please note: Consignor Hammer Price proceeds of this lot will benefit the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward HO2 Sale Notice and Special Terms of Sale, and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward HO2 auction.
Donated by the Artist
Courtesy of Galerie Nosbaum Reding, Luxembourg
Notes:
Born in Luxembourg and based in Vancouver and Brussels, Mike Bourscheid represented Luxembourg at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017. His work has been shown at the Western Front in Vancouver, Kunstpalais Erlangen in Germany, MNHA in Luxembourg and K-Gold Temporary in Greece, among others. His upcoming projects include a solo show at Richmond Art Gallery, a solo show at LIAR NYC and a group exhibition at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Germany. Bourscheid is known for his sculpture, photography and performance, often using a combination of these media to express social and political concerns through the device of humour. He holds an MFA from the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).
Fisherman in Love is a large-scale inkjet print of a photogram, the black-and-white result of a photographic process in which objects are placed directly onto photosensitive paper and exposed to light. For this work, Bourscheid arranged fly fishing lures, fasteners and personal jewellery into a configuration that cleverly evokes the outfit—complete with overalls and boots—of an imaginary fisherman, a character who the artist playfully describes as “looking for love at the bottom of the sea.”
Accompanying this lot is a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, dated May 20th, 2021 and stating this work is edition 1/3.
Please note: Consignor Hammer Price proceeds of this lot will benefit the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The Buyer is hereby advised to read fully the Terms and Conditions of Business and Catalogue Terms, including the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward HO2 Sale Notice and Special Terms of Sale, and any Addendum or Erratum specific to the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Auction 2021 | Spring Forward HO2 auction.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.