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Jesús Rafael Soto, Kinetic Box, 1964
Jesús Rafael Soto, Kinetic Box, 1964
Jesús Rafael Soto, Kinetic Box, 1964
Jesús Rafael Soto, Kinetic Box, 1964
Jesús Rafael Soto, Kinetic Box, 1964

Jesús Rafael Soto 1923-2005

Kinetic Box, 1964
Screenprint on three seperate plexiglass screens framed in a wooden box
Signed in felt tip pen on the label affixed to the base
32 x 32 x 15.5 cm; 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 6 1/8 in
Numbered from the edition of 100. Published by Edition MAT (multiplication d’art transformable), Paris.
$ 23,500.00
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Jesús Rafael Soto, a Venezuelan artist known for his significant contributions to the Kinetic art movement, created this remarkable piece called the 'Kinetic Box' in 1964. Soto's artistic endeavors were...
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Jesús Rafael Soto, a Venezuelan artist known for his significant contributions to the Kinetic art movement, created this remarkable piece called the 'Kinetic Box' in 1964. Soto's artistic endeavors were centered around exploring the effects of movement, light, and space on the viewer's perception, and the Kinetic Box exemplified his innovative approach.


The ‘Kinetic Box’ is an interactive artwork that consists of a black wooden box that holds three spaced plexiglass layers in place. Each plexiglass layer has a different striped pattern and one blank square. Upon approaching the ‘Kinetic Box’, viewers are encouraged to interact with it by gently shaking or moving their head. As the box focal point by the viewer changes, the screens start to move. The interplay of light and shadow transforms the static box into a captivating, ever-changing artwork.


Soto's intention with the ‘Kinetic Box’ was to engage the viewer directly and challenge the conventional notion of art as a static object. By inviting active participation, he aimed to break down the barrier between the artwork and the spectator, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. The viewer became an essential component, as their movements and interactions directly influenced the visual effects and transformed the artwork's appearance.







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Provenance

Private Collection, Germany.

Exhibitions

Another example is in the Collection of the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (A 39191). 

Literature

Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art, p. 136.
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