Walk of Fame
Artist:
Oskar Dawicki
Technique:
installation
Measurement:
c. ø 25 cm each
Date:
2007
12 Polish artists were asked to provide an imprint of their hands in cow pats. Stripping the art world of its glamour with tongue firmly in cheek, Dawicki raises the issue of chasing fame and the limits to which individuals will go to achieve it. To merit the distinction, the artists had to overcome their revulsion. This is also an ironic commentary on the diminishing differentiation between an artist and a celebrity.