Analogía I, (2da. versión) by Léon-Victor Dupré

Analogía I, (2da. versión)

Léon-Victor Dupré

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“Stop and see an artwork powered by potatoes! This installation uses organic materials to generate electricity, inviting you to ponder hidden energies and the surprising connections between nature and technology.”

ABOUT THIS WORK

This installation, "Analogía I," presents an unexpected electrical circuit made from everyday objects. You'll see potatoes, zinc and copper electrodes, and electrical cables arranged on a simple wooden chair, all connected to a voltmeter. The work explores the potential for energy in organic materials, transforming humble potatoes into a power source. It invites us to consider the hidden energies around us and the often-overlooked connections between natural elements and technology. The title, "Analogía I," suggests a comparison or a parallel, perhaps between the life force in the potatoes and the electrical current they generate, or between scientific experimentation and artistic creation. This piece challenges traditional notions of what constitutes art and technology, creating a quiet, thought-provoking display.

DETAILS
Artist
Léon-Victor Dupré
Medium
Potatoes, zinc and copper electrodes, voltmeter, electrical cable and nylon monofilament, chair, wood, cloth, and text panel
Location
Art Institute of Chicago
Dimensions
Dimensions vary with installation
Collection
Contemporary Art
Credit line
Jointly acquired by The Art Institute of Chicago, prior gift of Adeline Yates; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with funds contributed by the Committee on Modern and Contemporary Art
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Analogía I, (2da. versión)
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The arrangement of potatoes, neatly pierced with electrodes.

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The thin wires connecting each potato, forming a visible circuit.

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The voltmeter display, showing the generated electrical current.

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The simple wooden chair, acting as a pedestal for the experiment.

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THE ARTIST

Léon-Victor Dupré

1816–1879 · France

Léon-Victor Dupré, a French landscape painter, followed in his brother Jules's footsteps, capturing the quiet beauty of the French countryside.

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