Self-Portrait as 47 Pickles do-it-yourself recalling the aesthetics of Mao’s

recalling the aesthetics of Mao’s Little Red Book

Written with the co-operation of all of those involved

While the title at first seems somewhat bewildering

The scenery changes as we sail from busy port to icy Arctic

Self-Portrait as 47 Pickles do-it-yourself recalling the aesthetics of Mao’sThe pickle is a recurring figure in Erwin Wurms work. In 2008, he created an installation titled Selbstportrat all Gurken (Self portrait in pickles). moreTo compose the piece, he emptied a jar of pickles, encapsulating each one with painted resin, and placing them on individual pedestals. Each condiment was then photographed following the same protocol. The artists book Self portrait as 47 Pickles presents this series of photographs.