Leeroy New - National Gallery Singapore – Gallery Benefit 2023 New York Friday, November 10, 2023 | Phillips

National Gallery Singapore – Gallery Benefit 2023

10-18 November 2023

  • Provenance

    Courtesy of the artist

  • Catalogue Essay

    Estimates for this auction are in United States (US) dollars.
    Bidding will be in US dollars.

    This artwork is made from plastic bottles and is part of a series of sculptural face-shields created during the height of the pandemic lockdown. A wearable piece of art, Frankenstein is typical of the three-dimensional works created by Leeroy New which inhabit the viewer’s space, creating an intimate physical relationship between the audience and artwork. New has become renowned for his elaborate sculptures which transform discarded materials into poignant works of art. These works compel us to examine the quantity of waste generated in our daily lives and the impact of this on our environment.

    New is a multidisciplinary artist at the forefront of Filipino contemporary art. Internationally renowned, he has received several accolades for his artworks which continuously seek to push boundaries. Initially drawn to creating sculptures, New’s practice has since expanded to encompass large-scale immersive environments, costume, video works and product design. He has staged numerous exhibitions and public art projects, including the Psychopomp's Reef installation for Bonifacio Global City's Offsite public gallery in 2011, and was invited to participate in the 2008 Singapore Biennale and the 2009 Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale.

    This lot is physically located in the Philippines.

    Prospective buyers should note they are responsible for the costs of transporting the lot from its current location to the buyer. This includes the cost of obtaining any required export and/or import licences or permits and paying any applicable taxes. The buyer of the lot is responsible for complying with applicable export and import laws and regulations. Prospective bidders are therefore advised to make independent enquiries.

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Leeroy New

Frankenstein

incised with artist's signature on a metal plate affixed at the back of the face-mask sculpture
collected PET bottles, rubber tube and cable ties
Headdress: 32 x 30 x 28 cm. (12 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 11 in.)
Vest: 46 x 45 x 25 cm. (18 1/8 x 17 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2021.

Estimate
$1,500 - 2,000 

Sold

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National Gallery Singapore – Gallery Benefit 2023

10-18 November 2023