Description
The Beach Ball Spider is an absurd amalgamation of two opposing forms: the playful, inflated beach ball and the unsettling, primal arachnid. While the beach ball evokes joy and childlike wonder, the spider taps into deep-seated fears. By replacing the spider’s body, head, and fangs with vibrant beach balls, McDonald disrupts instinctive reactions, inviting viewers to question the boundaries between fear, humor, and meaning.
This sculpture becomes a metaphor for the absurdity of existence—a once-menacing creature rendered harmless, yet its essence lingers, challenging us to reconcile our perceptions.
Materials Bronze, acrylic paint
Measurements (mm) H 149 W 277 L 325
Editions 5 of 42
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