Potato House (Kartoffelhaus) 1967

Sigmar Polke's "Potato House (Kartoffelhaus)" from 1967 is a minimalist sculpture that reflects on the relationship between nature and human-made structures. The work is a simple green metal framework covered in what appears to be potatoes, creating a symbolic representation of a house. Polke's use of everyday objects, such as potatoes, challenges traditional notions of sculpture and explores themes of simplicity, repetition, and the surreal. The piece encourages viewers to consider the unexpected in the ordinary and the duality of both natural and artificial elements.