Sirens (catwalk dummies), 2012
Sirens (catwalk dummies)
Installation views
Sirens (catwalk dummies) 3
oil on canvas and mixed media
270 x 120 x 60 cm
Sirens (catwalk dummies) 2, 2012
olje på lerret og blandet teknikk
oil on canvas and mixed media
280 x 80 x 70 cm
Sirens (catwalk dummies) 1
oil on canvas and mixed media
260 x 60 x 60
Series of three tall sculptures.
Title refers to
the legend of the sirens who lured sailors
into disaster by their unearthly beautiful song.
The play on words in brackets associates to the fashion world, its ideals and extravagant performances.
The term dummy may refer to a tailor doll, a model or simply a fool.
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