Window/Table 1980

"Window/Table" (1980) by American artist Richard Artschwager (1923-2013) is a unique piece of art that explores the concept of representation. The artwork is a collage created with the technique of "faux" - which is a technique of representing an object as if it were something else. It depicts a yellow table sitting on a marbled surface. This artwork is a prime example of Artschwager’s signature style, which is characterized by the use of familiar objects in unexpected settings. The work's title, "Window/Table," adds another layer of ambiguity to the composition, suggesting that the table could be a window, or vice versa. This ambiguous nature of the artwork challenges the viewer's perception of reality and invites contemplation of how we see and interpret the world around us.