Erwin Wurm 欧文·沃姆 Step (Taschenskulpturen)《踏步（手提包雕塑）》, 2021

The elongated figure in Step (Taschenskulpturen) (2021) is a continuation of Erwin Wurm’s investigation into the anthropomorphic qualities of objects, in this case a designer handbag that has sprouted legs. According to the artist, ‘it’s not a question of creating a cynical image of human figures […] but of bringing out an abstract quality in everyday realities.’ In his bag sculptures, he draws attention to their function as containers for the possessions we carry with us, as well as their role as social and cultural signifiers. As the protective coverings in which people appear in public, clothing and accessories inform our physical and psychological image in our own eyes, as well as in those of the world around us.

外形纤长的《踏步（手提包雕塑）》（2021年），见证了欧文·沃姆（Erwin Wurm）对 物件拟人化特质的延续研究。在这次研究中，艺术家创作出一个长出了腿的设计师品 牌手提包。据艺术家所言，“我并非希望创造一个愤世嫉俗的人类形象[......]而是带出 一种身处日常现实的抽象特质。在他的手提包雕塑中，他让我们留意，手提包作为一 种容器，让我们随身携带的功能，以及它们作为社会和文化符号的角色。作为人们出 席公共场合时的保护性覆盖物，服装和配饰对自己的双眼、周围的世界，诉说了我们 身体和心理的形象。