artist

Liz Magor



Karl's Castle (5), 2003
Karl's Castle (5), 2003
Silver print, framed
51 x 40,5 cm
66 x 66 x 3,5 cm
ed 3
Being This (Pink Shoes), 2012/2022
Being This (Pink Shoes), 2012/2022
Paper, cardboard, textiles
39.5 x 24 x 54 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Being This (White Stars), 2012/2022
Being This (White Stars), 2012/2022
paper, cardboard, textiles
62.2 x 24.8 x 43.8 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Evening, 2022
Evening, 2022
polymerized gypsum, cardboard
36 x 38 x 38 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
May/June, 2022
May/June, 2022
silicone rubber, plastic cup
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Marcelle Alix
Morning, 2022
Morning, 2022
polymerized gypsum, silicone rubber, wood
114 x 107 x 74 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Afternoon, 2022
Afternoon, 2022
polymerized gypsum, silicone rubber, wood
130 x 61 x 95 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Fresh from Failure', 2023. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Xhilaration, 2019
Xhilaration, 2019
32 pairs of used shoes, each in a shoe box
638 x 102 x 56 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Xhilaration', 2019. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Paradise Bird, 2019
Paradise Bird, 2019
silicon rubber and wool
50 x 70 x 15 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Xhilaration', 2019. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Woollen Blanket, 2019
Woollen Blanket, 2019
silicon rubber, wool
51 x 51 x 9 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Xhilaration', 2019. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
W, 2019
W, 2019
silicon rubber, wool
52 x 52 x 13 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Xhilaration', 2019. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Touch me, 2019
Touch me, 2019
mylar boxes, mixed materials
185 x 169 x 79 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Xhilaration', 2019. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Bag, Box and Stickers, 2018
Bag, Box and Stickers, 2018
Polymerized gypsum, silicon, polyester foil, paper
30 x 37 x 7 cm
unique
Palm Pet, 2016
Palm Pet, 2016
polymerized gypsum, wool, wood, plastic bag
48 x 25 x 14,5 cm
unique
photo: André Morin/ exhibition view, Le Credac, Ivry-sur-Seine (F), 2016
Silver Body, 2016
Silver Body, 2016
polymerized gypsum, fabric
29 x 28 x 13 cm
unique
photo: André Morin/ exhibition view, Le Credac, Ivry-sur-Seine (F), 2016
Open, 2018
Open, 2018
Wool, polyester foil
56 x 146 x 20 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'Je t'épaule tu me respires', 2018. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Closed, 2018
Closed, 2018
Wool, polyester foil
53 x 170 x 22 cm
unique
photo : Aurélien Mole
Provisions, 2019
Provisions, 2019
silicon rubber, plastic bag
39 x 27 x 14 cm
unique
photo : Aurélien Mole
Little Mouse Tray, 2019
Little Mouse Tray, 2019
polymerized gypsum, metal tray, cigarette
36 x 36 x 5 cm
ed 3
photo : Aurélien Mole
Good Times, 2020
Good Times, 2020
textiles, polymerized gypsum, plastic
66 x 32 x 27 cm
unique
Gold, 2019
Gold, 2019
mylar boxes, mixed materials
51 x 51 x 42 cm
unique
photo: Aurélien Mole
Silver, 2019
Silver, 2019
mylar boxes, mixed materials
51 x 51 x 42 cm
unique
photo: Lucas Charrier
Leather Palm, 2019
Leather Palm, 2019
polymerized gypsum, cigarette
25 x 12 x 8 cm
ed 5 + 1
photo : Aurélien Mole
Buckle, 2016
Buckle, 2016
polymerized gypsum
250 x 109 x 18 cm
unique
view of the exhibition 'You be Frank, and I'll be Earnest', Glasgow Sculpture Studios, 2016
as originally commissioned by Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Felt Family, 2016
Felt Family, 2016
polymerized gypsum, wool, hair, plastic, metal
208 x 110 x 13 cm
unique
view of the exhibition 'You be Frank, and I'll be Earnest', Glasgow Sculpture Studios, 2016
as originally commissioned by Glasgow Scultpure Studios
Princes Street, 2016
Princes Street, 2016
polymerized gypsum, plastic sheet, fabric, paper, leather
178 x 106 x 10 cm
unique
view of the exhibition 'You be Frank, and I'll be Earnest', Glasgow Sculpture Studios, 2016
as originally commissioned by Glasgow Scultpure Studios
Sweet Airs, 2016
Sweet Airs, 2016
polymerized gypsum, sheet plastic, fabric, paper
140 x 138 x 20 cm
unique
view of the exhibition 'You be Frank, and I'll be Earnest', Glasgow Sculpture Studios, 2016
as originally commissioned by Glasgow Scultpure Studios
Party Pet, 2016
Party Pet, 2016
polymerized gypsum
38 x 22 x 25 cm
unique
view of the exhibition 'You be Frank, and I'll be Earnest', Glasgow Sculpture Studios, 2016
as originally commissioned by Glasgow Scultpure Studios
Hair, 2015
Hair, 2015
polymerised gypsum, plastic, paper
33 x 30 x 21 cm
unique
photo: Marcelle Alix, Paris
Hair, 2015
Hair, 2015
exhibition view FIAC 2015
Hair, 2015
Hair, 2015
exhibition view FIAC 2015
Hair, 2015
Hair, 2015
exhibition view, Le Crédac, Ivry-sur-Seine, 2016
Companion, 2015
Companion, 2015
polymerised gypsum, plastic, fabric, fur
50 x 40 x 28 cm
unique
photo: Marcelle Alix, Paris
collection privée
Soft Yellow, 2015
Soft Yellow, 2015
polymerized gypsum, plastic, stuffed bird
23 x 30 x 12 cm
unique
photo: Marcelle Alix, Paris
collection privée, Paris
Body, 2015
Body, 2015
polymerized gypsum, porcelain, cotton
31 x 37 x 13 cm
unique
Roll, 2015
Roll, 2015
polymerized gypsum, fabric
34 x 75 x 22 cm
unique
photo: Marcelle Alix, Paris
collection privée
All The Names II, 2014
All The Names II, 2014
silicone, paper, fabric
24,5 x 33 x 42 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'L'Intruse', 2014. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
All The Names III, 2014
All The Names III, 2014
silicone, paper, fabric
21,5 x 37 x 62 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'L'Intruse', 2014. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Casual, 2012
Casual, 2012
platinum-cure silicone rubber
103 x 61 x 1 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'L'Intruse', 2014. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
collection privée, Paris
Casual, 2012
Casual, 2012
Phoenix, 2013
Phoenix, 2013
wool, cotton thread, mica flakes
146,05 x 55,88 x 12,7 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'L'Intruse', 2014. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
collection Lafayette Anticipation - Fonds de dotation Famille Moulin, Paris
Alberta/Quebec, 2013
Alberta/Quebec, 2013
wool, fabric, thread, dye, plastic, metal and wood
133,35 x 53,98 x 7,62 cm
unique
Exhibition view 'L'Intruse', 2014. Marcelle Alix, Paris. Photo: Aurélien Mole
Mossfield Twins, 2011
Mossfield Twins, 2011
wool, fabric, metal, paper, and plastic
136 x 100 x 6 cm
unique
photo: André Morin/ exhibition view, Le Credac, Ivry-sur-Seine (F), 2016
Style, 2017
Style, 2017
polymerized gypsum, ceramic, bronze, acrylic
12 x 71 x 153 cm
unique
Bitumen (coureur de bois), 1993
Bitumen (coureur de bois), 1993
black/white photograph, wood, bitumen, varnish
73,5 x 63,5 cm
unique
Whisper Glitter, 2017
Whisper Glitter, 2017
polymerized gypsum, textile, plastic bag, nylon stockings
18 x 27 x 12 cm / 5 x 30 x 8 cm / 20 x 14 x 2 cm
unique
Drinks Around the World, 2017
Drinks Around the World, 2017
polymerized gypsum, textile, plastic bag, glass bottles
72 x 42 x 18 cm
unique
Bitumen (iroquois), 1993
Bitumen (iroquois), 1993
black/white photograph, wood, bitumen, varnish
61 x 48 cm
unique
Hat and Gloves, 2007
Hat and Gloves, 2007
polymerized gypsum, chocolate
9 x 21 x 25 cm
ed 2
Karl's Castle (3), 2003
Karl's Castle (3), 2003
silver print
51 x 40,5 cm
66 x 66 x 3,5 cm
ed 3
Karl's Castle (4), 2003
Karl's Castle (4), 2003
silver print, framed
51 x 40,5 cm
66 x 66 x 3,5 cm
ed 3
Karl's Castle (6), 2003
Karl's Castle (6), 2003
silver print, framed
51 x 40,5 cm
66 x 66 x 3,5 cm
ed 3
Fresh Pack, 2015
Fresh Pack, 2015
polymerized gypsum, cigarettes, wood
61 x 121 x 63,5 cm
unique
photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
courtesy Susan Hobbs, Toronto and Marcelle Alix, Paris
Ladies Jacket Smoking, 2015
Ladies Jacket Smoking, 2015
polymerized gypsum, cigarettes, wood
57 x 121 x 63.5 cm
unique
photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
courtesy Susan Hobbs, Toronto and Marcelle Alix, Paris
collection FRAC Corse, Corte (FR)


Biography

"I started making things as a child simply as a way to make up for the deficiency of what was offered. I found most things around me to be practical, unbeautiful and meaningless. I needed things to be emotionally charged and personal, almost equivalent to me in terms of subjectivity (...) From one point of view, making art is a way of testing the positions one might take relative to the world, and the people and things found in the world. The materials, the images, the operations, the forms of address, they all come from an inventory of possibilities and I'm conscious of my choices. By now I have an enhanced ability to make things, but a diminished need for those things to speak symbolically or profoundly. Now I'm spending hours making the things I used to find unbeautiful and meaningless--a pile of towels, a stack of trays, a discarded jacket, a cardboard box--and setting them up in relationship to found things. My interest is how the studio part affects the found part. Through some mysterious operation the found things become really alive when set against the sculptural representation of something ordinary."
[Source: "A conversion with Liz Magor", Liz Magor, monographic publication, ed. MAC Montréal, Migros Museum & Kunstverein im Hamburg, 2016]

Liz Magor was born in 1948. She lives in Vancouver (Canada). An important artist of the Canadian scene, she participated to a number of group shows at the Vancouver Art Gallery, National Art Gallery in Ottawa, Seattle Art Museum, Wattis Institute, to Documenta 8 and to the Venice Biennale. Triangle Marseille reintroduced her work to Europe in 2013 (cur. Céline Kopp) and it was subsequently shown at Crédac-contemporary art center in Ivry-sur-Seine (cur. Claire Le Restif). In 2017, her retrospective which was initiated by Musée d'Art Contemporain in Montreal toured at Migros Museum Zurich, Kunstverein in Hamburg and MAMAC in Nice. She was a resident at DAAD in Berlin in 2017-2018. Her solo show, BLOWOUT, was presented at The Renaissance Society, Chicago and at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge
in 2019.