Copycats. Donald Judd had a series of wall sculpture called Progressives, which were done in the 70's. We have always admired this work and we can't help but think of the Progressives when we look at sleek shelving systems today.
So, we made our own! These are a lot less precise than his and they're made of painted wood. And, as we're not a museum but a living, breathing home, ours have become shelves that are laden with accoutrements of daily life. Still, we like to think our humble copy bears some inkling of resemblance to their inspiration...
I would like to have seen these boxex with hidden dwawers. This would allow the installation to present itself as sculpture/art etc while still having a hidden function. As it stands now they're a bit too cluttered for my taste.
That being said I do like the repetition of form and color as an alternative to the standard bookshelf/storage unit.
I agree - I also think it looks a bit too cluttered. I think the idea is great, but the aesthetic is lost to the function.
To make things seem less cluttered, I'd keep everything inside the shelves (nothing placed on top) and whatever is put inside should look attractive. I'd probably stick to putting decorative things in the shelves, but if it needs to serve as storage, I'd try to arrange the stuff nicely. Right now it just looks like stuff was just thrown on there randomly.
Umm . . .yeah. They are lame. At this stage, the Judd reference is a pretension, not an inspiration.
With (tough) love,
Sambo
Judd's works are called Progressions, not Progressives, and this term refers to the horizontal wall works (for example in MoMA collection click link...). The vertical ones that these shelves are imitating are called "Stacks"
And here's a link to a Judd "Stack" in the MoMA collection.
I think this would instantly look better if the cubes were mounted so the back became the bottom, and you had a series of trays facing up to the ceiling. Should also be in super-high gloss lacquer.
I like your shelves. How did you make them?
All you need are two different color of cut-to-size plexiglass and and a reputation for difficulty....and you're IN.
Thanks bloomerstralala for the info! This blog's readers are so knowledgeable. :)
Wow, thanks for posting the Judd...
This brings back many happy memories of visiting the modern galleries at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art when I was a girl.