https://soundcloud.com/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/the-outshot-third-heaven
and here's the title his work, so you can find many images... no single one does it justice.
Monday, December 2, 2013
TRASH TALK Transcendent
Last night Bullseye closed their show with this very moving 5 minute radio story about one of my most revered artists. Little know as a creator, JAMES HAMPTON was employed as a night-time government janitor. His life work was made from trash (aka discarded items). When he died "The Throne" was discovered in the garage/studio by his landlord, hoping to collect back rent. It is now on display in the Folk wing of the Smithsonian Museum in DC.
https://soundcloud.com/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/the-outshot-third-heaven
and here's the title his work, so you can find many images... no single one does it justice.
https://soundcloud.com/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/the-outshot-third-heaven
and here's the title his work, so you can find many images... no single one does it justice.
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Wow. This immediately reminds me of Duchamp's Etant Donnes. The fact that after his death people found this amazing artwork. Its impressive to see his passion and his willingness for perfection. He really made these repurposed items seem "holy". I know the main point wasn't to showcase found items, but he really did a service to these recycled objects.
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