Exploring the intersections of architecture, design and nature, the work of Scottish artist Martin Boyce is based on a visual language of shapes, lines and pictorial representations. Often resembling runes, the short, text-like lines of his printed works are also found throughout his sculptural installations. The interactions of angles and dangling shapes bring a contemporary terminology to his unique style. In No Brilliantly Colored Birds, the artist makes reference to his ‘bird box’ sculpture in a vacated Italian Palazzo. To create the piece, Boyce pulled from his own short text about an abandoned zoo, describing “warm dry stone and palm leaves, no elephants, no giraffes, no penguins, no brilliantly colored birds.”
Six color screenprint on Heritage White (315gsm) paper
40.16 x 29.13 in
102.0 x 74.0 cm
This work is signed, numbered, and dated by the artist on recto.
Exploring the intersections of architecture, design and nature, the work of Scottish artist Martin Boyce is based on a visual language of shapes, lines and pictorial representations. Often resembling runes, the short, text-like lines of his printed works are also found throughout his sculptural installations. The interactions of angles and dangling shapes bring a contemporary terminology to his unique style. In No Brilliantly Colored Birds, the artist makes reference to his ‘bird box’ sculpture in a vacated Italian Palazzo. To create the piece, Boyce pulled from his own short text about an abandoned zoo, describing “warm dry stone and palm leaves, no elephants, no giraffes, no penguins, no brilliantly colored birds.”
advisor@artspace.com
Now, personalize your account so you can discover more art you'll love.
PERSONALIZE YOUR ACCOUNTa treasure trove of fine art from the world's most renowned artists, galleries, museums and cultural institutions. We offer exclusive works you can't find anywhere else.
through exclusive content featuring art news, collecting guides, and interviews with artists, dealers, collectors, curators and influencers.
authentic artworks from across the globe. Collecting with us means you're helping to sustain creative culture and supporting organizations that are making the world a better place.
with our art advisors for buying advice or to help you find the art that's perfect for you. We have the resources to find works that suit your needs.
Artspace offers you authentic, exclusive works from world-renowned artists, galleries, museums and cultural institutions. Collecting with us helps support creative culture while bringing you art news, interviews and access to global art resources.