The ill Art of Tara Donovan
New York artist Tara Donovan uses repetition and scale to transform mundane objects like styrofoam cups, fishing line and drinking straws into elegant sculptural landscapes of geometric beauty. Take into consideration the fact that her work is both temporary and requires the purchase and eventually disposal of a massive amount of material, and dialog of conflict emerges: the transformation of boring into beautiful requires a staggering amount of waste. Styrofoam Cups (Detail) Paper Plates Paper Plates (Detail Ripped & Stacked Tarpaper Ripped & Stacked Tarpaper (Detail) Cut Electrical Wire ...Read more