Matthew Darbyshire

Untitled Furniture Island No.4 2009

material: carpet, paper lantern, stools, classroom table, Jesus figurine, acrylic picnic glasses, 1960 vase and trainers
dimensions: base 5 x 210 x 200cm
acquisition date: 2009
© the artist
ACC27/2009

The work is part of an ongoing series titled 'Furniture Islands'. By reflecting upon old, new, national and international movements in art, architecture and design, Darbyshire hopes to identify some of the forces which affect our tastes and influence the look and feel of where we live.

His cross-section of desirable commodities reflects the different origins, histories, cultures, faiths, social classes and demographics at play, and through their shared and standardized material, form and colour imply harmony and co-existence on the one hand and an underlying tension and incompatibility on the other.