Mccarthy, Paul | Pudding, 1999 — available on Composition Gallery

// Pudding by Paul McCarthy, created in 1999, is a provocative sculpture that plays on themes of consumerism, humor, and discomfort. Made from mixed media, the piece resembles a container of red gelatin-like substance, placed on a plastic zip-lock bag. The simplicity of everyday materials evokes an unsettling sense of familiarity, yet also a grotesque fascination. McCarthy’s work frequently challenges societal norms and explores the boundary between humor and the grotesque, drawing viewers into a space of both attraction and repulsion. This editioned object, with a limited run of 100, reflects McCarthy’s ongoing critique of mass-produced culture and bodily associations.

Paul McCarthy (USA, 1945) is a provocative contemporary artist known for his subversive performances, installations, and sculptures. Addressing themes of consumerism, power, and taboo, his works often challenge social norms with dark humor and grotesque imagery. McCarthy's art pushes boundaries, sparking debate about cultural values and artistic freedom.

Paul Mccarthy

Pudding, 1999

Name: Pudding, 1999
SKU: 3150
Price: 1500.00 EUR
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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

Medium

Mixed media

Mixed mediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Unique from an edition of 100 + 20

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People are allowed their own opinions and they don't always coincide with yours. As an artist, you just have to keep plugging on.
- Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy (b. 1945 USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his provocative and subversive sculptures, performances, videos, and installations that explore the darker aspects of popular culture, consumerism, and the human psyche. McCarthy's work often features grotesque and absurd imagery, using shock value to critique societal norms and expose underlying taboos. His art challenges traditional notions of propriety and decency, frequently employing disturbing, chaotic, and visceral elements to confront the viewer. Influenced by the Fluxus movement, McCarthy's performances and videos often involve disturbing and exaggerated acts, blurring the lines between reality and art. His installations, such as the inflatable sculptures and large-scale environments, parody and deconstruct iconic figures and symbols from American culture, such as Santa Claus and Disney characters, revealing the violence, repression, and excess embedded within them. McCarthy’s work has been widely exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, making him one of the most controversial and influential figures in contemporary art.

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