This artwork serves multiple purposes within the context of the 'Astropriest' performance. It functions as a sculpture, an integral element of the installation, and an interactive object. Installed in the...
This artwork serves multiple purposes within the context of the "Astropriest" performance. It functions as a sculpture, an integral element of the installation, and an interactive object. Installed in the gallery attached to a pole, it acts as a trace of the performance, while also standing independently as an individual sculpture. The artist has meticulously brush-painted the vintage leather, enhancing its visual appeal with a glossy oil coating. This treatment elevates the ordinary object, capturing the viewer's attention from a fresh perspective. The layers and intricate details of the saddle shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who handcrafted it. By excluding horses from the imagery, a new and unique meaning emerges, allowing viewers to perceive this object in an entirely different way. Some elements evoke the anatomy of the human body, particularly a vulva and its labia, while the steel support suggests a phallic form. The act of mounting the saddles and the scaffolding pole hint at the theme of sexuality, revealing the artist’s interest in our intimate relationship with technological tools.