The Odyssey

Cooke-Sasseville

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION

The Odyssey

Three oversized pigeons ogle a can of Campbell’s soup. Puzzled by the mysterious container, the birds seem oblivious to its contents or the means to access it. In reference to Pop Art and to the commodities often replicated by Andy Warhol, this work recalls the sometimes-elitist nature of contemporary art. Much like the monolith in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the tin can is like a door to another world (the art world).

Year created : 2021

Technical specifications

Materials : Metal, cement, polystyrene, paint

Number of items : 4

Dimensions :

– Pigeon A : 8′ x 4′ x 6′
– Pigeon B : 8′ x 5′ x 6′
– Can : 11′ x 4′ x 4′
– Pigeon C : 5′ x 5′ x 6′

Weight :

– Can + pigeon : 350 lbs
– Pigeon on the ground : 800 lbs

Notes : Can be installed in various types of locations. Requires level ground.