Outdoor Sculpture (04:42)

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Gavin Turk discusses his inspiration for creating wax self-portraits costumed as different people. Pieces highlighted include "Reclining Figure," "Her," "The Death of Marat," "The Death of Che," "Another Bum," and "Pop."

"Skull" (04:42)

Turk attempts to criticize the "cult of the signature" and undermine its value. Works highlighted include "Unorganized Sculpture," "Study for Window," and "Identity Crisis." Art is considered an elitist activity.

"Hermetic Brush" (05:08)

The history of painting that created a fixed cultural language motivates Turk. Works highlighted include "Beuys, Broodthaers, de Chirico, Duchamp, Johns, Klein, Manzoni, Warhol," "Oscar 11," and "Font." "Brillo" is a bronze sculpture that depicts a cardboard box.

"Bronze Roller" (04:53)

Turk discusses his inspiration in casting a paint roller. "Nomad" is a bronze cast sleeping bag that was exhibited on a public street. Other works highlighted include "G.T.E.G.G.," "The Blue Eggs," and "Egg Times."

Cliché and Art (04:30)

New work will change the way that people perceive previously created work. Turk describes his inspiration for "Her" and how he enjoys fusing disparate clichés together.

Credits: Gavin Turk (00:26)

Credits: Gavin Turk