SSENSE Gaetano Pesce 2024

Description

A still life features a crumpled brown paper bag filled with several pale pink, molded plastic mannequin torsos. These torsos are stacked within the bag, with only the upper portions visible. The bag is heavily creased and worn, suggesting it has been used multiple times. In the foreground, partially out of focus, is a section of an animal figurine, displaying a mix of orange, red, and white hues, with a rough texture, which is also partially obscured. The lighting appears to be from above, casting soft shadows and highlighting the forms of the mannequins. The background is dark, focusing attention on the objects in the foreground. Additionally, there are other discarded objects and pieces of plastic scattered on the surface surrounding the bag and mannequin torsos.