Viltė Fuller
Lift buttons not space age tentacles, 2023
Oil, beeswax and pencil on linen
41 x 25.5 cm
16 1/8 x 10 in.
16 1/8 x 10 in.
Unique
Courtesy of the artist and Brooke Benington
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Lift buttons not space age tentacles is an abstract depiction of the interior of an elevator. Painted in oil and beeswax, this work takes inspiration from elevator buttons in a...
Lift buttons not space age tentacles is an abstract depiction of the interior of an elevator. Painted in oil and beeswax, this work takes inspiration from elevator buttons in a metallic building at Imperial Wharf in London, which evokes nostalgia whilst having a futuristic aesthetic.
The elevator is a quintessential component of office spaces in tall buildings, frequently depicted in various series and media representations of workplaces. In this piece, Fuller reflects on the office architecture phallic skyscrapers as a metaphor for the race to success and as opulent displays of power.
