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Sculptures and Installations Made From Everyday Objects by Tara Donovan

artist-tara-donovan08Haze, 2003. translucent plastic drinking straws

Brooklyn-based artist Tara Donovan uses everyday objects like tape, straws, buttons, and cups to create large-scale installations and sculptures. Lots more images below.

artist-tara-donovan01Untitled (Plastic Cups), 2006. plastic cups

artist-tara-donovan02Untitled, 2014. acrylic and adhesive

artist-tara-donovan03Untitled, 2014. styrene index cards, metal, wood, paint and glue

artist-tara-donovan04Bluffs, 2006. buttons and glue

artist-tara-donovan05Untitled, 2012. acrylic and adhesive

artist-tara-donovan06Untitled (Styrofoam Cups), 2008. styrofoam cups and glue

artist-tara-donovan07Untitled (Pins), Untitled (Toothpicks), and Untitled (Glass), 2004

 

Images via Pace Gallery

 

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