Portable God, 1989

Basel 2017
Portable God

James Cohan Gallery

Sculpture
175.3 x 70.8 x 62.2 (cm)
69.0 x 27.9 x 24.5 (inch)
Portable God from 1989 presents a ceremonial altar decorated with Chinese characters. The contrast between the altar's original function as a place for contemplation and personal prayer with two channels of rapidly changing pop culture imagery points towards the balance between private and public realms.