Watering Can 5
DESCRIPTION
Pencil on Japanese paper | 2020
Watering Can, Johanna Tagata Hoffbeck’s new series of pencil drawings, was inspired by works she observed in online and in-person collections. Built upon a commitment to extending art into daily life and likewise incorporating every day life into artistic practice, Johanna had a desire to bring her love of gardening into her work. The series is a way for Johanna to collect gardening tools, which she admires for their craftsmanship or historical significance.
DIMENSIONS
8.5 x 7.25 inches
FRAMED DIMENSIONS
Floated: 13 x 11.75 x 1.5 inches
AUTHENTICATION
Signed by artist
The work comes with a Certification of Authenticity signed and numbered by the Co-Founder of Tappan
“Contemporary cultures are often extremely fast and ever-changing. My practice engages with slower tasks which demand commitment and help us to focus our attention. In my paintings, I depict activities such as growing plants and preparing and sharing tea, which also are parts of my daily life.”
About the Artist
Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck
Multi-disciplinary artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck's practice includes painting, mixed media, photographic prints, and sculpture. Tagada Hoffbeck shows extensively in Japan and Europe. Select public and private collections include Design Museum (Gent, BE), Booklet Art Library (Tokyo, JP), and Los Angeles Contemporary Archives (Los Angeles, US).
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