Vanmechelen, Koen | Feeding Chicken, 2013 — available on Composition Gallery

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Feeding Chicken by Koen Vanmechelen, a 2013 digital print, captures an intimate moment of interaction between a human and a rooster. The photograph showcases a vibrant rooster with rich, layered plumage in shades of black, red, and brown. Positioned against a clean, white background, the bird stands tall and poised, while a human hand reaches into the frame to feed it. This simple gesture conveys a sense of connection, emphasizing the domesticated nature of the rooster and the interdependence between humans and animals. Known for his work exploring themes of biodiversity and crossbreeding, Vanmechelen presents this rooster as more than just a farm animal, symbolizing life, resilience, and the human-animal relationship. This limited edition print, part of an edition of 75 and signed on the back, reflects Vanmechelen’s ongoing interest in the symbiotic links between species.

Koen Vanmechelen (Belgium, 1965) is a conceptual artist renowned for his 'Cosmopolitan Chicken Project,' which explores biodiversity and social issues through crossbreeding chickens from around the world. His interdisciplinary work bridges art, science, and philosophy, focusing on themes of identity, genetics, and coexistence.

Koen Vanmechelen

Feeding Chicken, 2013

Name: Feeding Chicken, 2013
SKU: 4052
Price: 1200.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Digital Print on paper

Digital Print on paperDigital print on paper refers to a digital image printed with archival-grade inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. This process ensures the print can last over twenty years if properly stored. The digital file allows for future prints to be made as needed.

Edition

Edition of 75

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Koen Vanmechelen

Untitled (Chicken II), 1998

Painting

Acrylic on paper

EUR 18,000

Koen Vanmechelen

Mechelse Bresse (M) x English Redcap (F),, 2007

Limited Edition Print

Lambda print

EUR 14,000

Koen Vanmechelen

Running Chicken, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

EUR 1,200

Koen Vanmechelen

Feeding Chicken, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

EUR 1,200

Koen Vanmechelen

Janus, 2005

Tapestry

EUR 1,900

Koen Vanmechelen

Mechelse Owlbeard, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Lambda print

Currently Not Available

Koen Vanmechelen

Piramids, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Forever, 2008

Sculpture / Object

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Blue Chicken, 2000

Sculpture / Object

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Dresdner Hüh(...)

Limited Edition Print

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Owlbeard (NL(...)

Limited Edition Print

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English Redc(...)

Limited Edition Print

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We need to rebalance nature to save humanity.
- Koen Vanmechelen

Koen Vanmechelens' work centers around biodiversity and identity, with his most famous piece work being the Cosmopolitan Chicken Project. He uses multiple artistic tools in his work depending on the type of project and it is his unique attitude to art which has given him so much fame. Vanmechelen has worked with a range of different art mediums and tools in his work, from painting to sculpture to video and everything in between. Originally starting out as an assemblage artist, creating wooden structures and bird cages, he continued to evolve and grow as an artist. From there he transformed into a conceptual artist, and finally an interdisciplinary artist. He continues to use science and birds in his work because he is attempting to connect humanity and ideas together. Vanmechelen's art allows him to be right in the centre of society as he continues to engage with people. While his work continues to take on many different shapes and forms, Koen Vanmechelen continues to involve the ideas of science in his work so that he may challenge his viewers. (Artist website)

Artwork by John Baldessari

What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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Feeding Chicken, 2013

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