State Tablecloth I 2008

Pavlo Makov's "State Tablecloth I" (2008) is a large-scale work featuring a stark black and white palette. The image depicts a vast field of forks, standing upright on a mottled, off-white background. The repetitive, yet slightly varied, shapes of the forks, create a sense of both order and chaos. The forks seem to be arranged in rows, evoking a sense of uniformity and conformity, while the subtle differences in their form suggest the individuality within a mass. This artwork is a striking example of Makov's exploration of themes such as mass consumption, societal pressures, and the human condition.