Dimensions: displayed: 1850 x 3250 x 1850 mm
Copyright: © Grenville Davey | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This is Grenville Davey's 'By Air,' from the Tate collection. The shapes and industrial material evoke a sense of manufactured precision. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: I’m drawn to the physicality of the work, its literal weight and presence in the gallery space. Consider the industrial processes involved. How does the use of specific materials and manufacturing shape our understanding of "art"? Editor: That’s a great point. I hadn't considered the means of production so directly. Thanks! Curator: It invites us to reconsider the value placed on different forms of labor.
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In 'By Air', Davey has expanded the flat and regular geometric shape of the circle into an irregular three-dimensional form to explore the relationship between flatness and volume. The external surface is a thickly applied, industrial, spray-painted finish. This softens the edges and makes them look moulded rather than hand-made. Davey has described the contrast between the smooth external surface and the side facing the wall; 'you can actually see around the back. They are stitched together with any old bit of tubing or wiring and dozens of screws. It is very theatrical - like keeping the flood at bay'. Gallery label, August 2004
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