Obsolescence and degeneration

Bicycle from childhood

Bicycle and stainless steel bow

Stroller

Stroller and stainless steel bow

Jig-saw

Jigsaw and stainless steel bow

1990s Hi-Fi sound system

Hi-Fi system and stainless steel bow

Working gloves

Working gloves and stainless steel bow

T.V.

Television and stainless steel bow

Screwdriver

Screwdriver and stainless steel bow

Amp

Guitar amp and stainless steel bow

1990s Satellite dish

Satellite dish and stainless steel bow

Project

About the project

The Obsolescence and degeneration series is one facet of "Pandemonium of Versatile Objects".

The Obsolescence and Degeneration series reproduces certain elements of the O.C.D. gifts series by accentuating their character.

In this case the artist produces a contrast between objects in a state of "symbolic decomposition" and a gleaming gift knot that evokes both the joy and the pleasure of surprise.

"Pandemonium of Versatile Objects"

Laurent La Gamba’s most recent project is a series of sculptures/installations. Entitled Pandemonium of Versatile Objects this project explores mass production and consumerism and the role they play in formulating memories and identity, through the visual coding of celebratory gift bows.

The Pandemonium of Versatile Objects series began in 2016 and is divided into several chapters. It plays on the precariousness, the obsolescence of objects and their possible regeneration through art. Producing a highly aestheticized and tuned down vision made of glossy paper and shiny ribbons, which often evoke both childhood and pleasure but also mass production and consumer society at large; this project also, depending on the works, conveys a deep feeling of embarrassment and discomfort (e.g "Anti-gifts series" or "Mourning bows series").