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Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019

  • Year 2019
  • Materials bronze
  • Size
    • 29 × 65 × 35 cm 11.4 x 25.5 x 13.7 in
  • Edition 20 + 4 A.P.
  • Other sizes
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    • 70 × 160 × 85 cm 27.5 x 62.9 x 33.4 in Edition of 5 + 3 A.P.
    • 135 × 395 × 120 cm 53.1 x 155.5 x 47.2 in Edition of 2 + 1 A.P. 1285 kg (2,832.9 lbs) Size and weight including plinth.
  • Category
    • Sculpture
  • Series
    • Party

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  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
  • Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky

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Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky
Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 by Joseph Klibansky

Description of Birthday Suit (bronze)

Birthday Suit (bronze), 2019 is a Sculpture from the "Party" series by the contemporary artist Joseph Klibansky. It's made from the material bronze. And it's created as a limited edition in multiple sizes.

A highly polished, bronze sculpture of an orangutan standing upright, this 5-meter tall artwork, holding a bunch of roses and wearing a party hat, is a commentary on the complexities of modern society and the human condition. The orangutan's nudity, including its small male genitals, emphasize the raw and vulnerable state of being, while adding a humoristic twist to the artwork. With its golden sheen on the sculpture's surface, while striking, it's easy to get distract from the deeper meaning beneath. The orangutan's slightly bulging belly and bored expression capture the excess and apathy that often accompany celebrations and festivities.

The reflective surface invites the viewer to see themselves in the artwork, encouraging them to peel back the layers and reflect on their own relationship to these themes. The juxtaposition of the orangutan's wild, natural state with the party hat and whiste emphasizes the absurdity of societal expectations and norms. Ultimately, this sculpture challenges us to consider the emptiness of superficial pleasures and the yearning for genuine connection and fulfillment.

It is possible that the artist chose to include the nudity as a way to deconstruct societal norms and expectations surrounding masculinity. By presenting a realistic representation of the orangutan, the artist may be commenting on the pressure to conform to certain ideals and the emotional toll it can take. The orangutan's stance and expression serve as a poignant reminder of the emptiness that can accompany superficial pleasures, even in the midst of celebration and revelry.

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