A Theatre of Shapes

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Bookmaking forms an important basis in the work of artist Sarah Boris. Similarly to a preliminary sketch, even in their finished form, her artist’s books have become a starting point and inspiration for new artworks. Some of her books have led to sculptures and a large series of drawings which have been presented in several solo exhibitions this year.

On the occasion of her exhibition at einBuch.haus and the launch of the latest iteration of her book “Le Théâtre Graphique“, Sarah Boris conceived two new sculptures during a residency in the gallery space. The sculptures can be assimilated to a leporello as their structure includes several panels held with hinges. Both sculptures can be unfolded into the gallery space in a multitude of ways. One of the sculptures, titled: Colour Code BYCRWN references the colours used in her latest book and echoes the chromatic combinations often visible on the side of printed sheets. These disappear once the book is trimmed, with this sculpture they are made visible again. The second sculpture titled after the exhibition: A Theatre of Shapes, is inspired from stills in Le Théâtre Graphique which the artist revisited. One side presents 5 sequences with the sun decreasing to reveal hints of blue. The reverse side presents the moon and night. Both sculptures are painted by hand by the artist

A Theatre of Shapes

Sarah Boris, 2024

85 cm x 400 cm (open)/ 85 x 80 cm (closed)
5 panels painted both sides
Acrylic on multiplex panels

Panels are linked with hinges enabling various displays
Limited edition of 3 

*This image is for reference purpose only. Colour may differ from the actual art print.

Exhibition: A Theatre of Shapes by Sarah Boris

September 5 - October 5, 2024