Jean-Michel Othoniel (born 1964)
Bottle of Tears, Lágrimas series, 2008
Glass, demineralized water, metal
Height: 30 cm
Diameter: 30 cm
Provenance: - Purchased from the artist by the current owner
- A.M. collection, Paris
Exhibitions: Saint Etienne, Musée d'art moderne, 'Lágrimas', 2003, similar work
Paris, Centre Pompidou, 'My way', 2 March to 23 May 2011, similar work
Note: 'Lágrimas est faite de pampilles de larmes, éléments de verre suspendus dans des vases remplis d'eau. Elle s'inspire d'une tradition populaire du Nord de la France qui consiste à faire flotter dans des bouteilles les représentations du Christ.' (‘Lágrimas is made of tassels of tears, glass elements floating in vases filled with water. It is inspired by a popular tradition in Northern France which consists in making representations of Christ float inside bottles.’)
Othoniel in Othoniel, 'Crystal Palace', Fondation Cartier, 2003
