Franz West
Honeymoon

, 2012

Paper-mâché with wire mesh: 1 of 30 unique works with variations in color

99 cm (39 in) diameter

Edition of 30 unique pieces

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About Franz West

The groundbreaking sculptor Franz West is undoubtedly one of the most influential artists of our times—the bulging shapes and skewed forms of his sculptures could be provocative and amusing, though there was always an underlying sense of seriousness and unarticulated threat. Using a diverse range of materials West created vibrantly colored amorphous totems with the intention of altering their surroundings. Inspired by the… Read more

About the artwork

This striking piece is a collaboration between the legendary Franz West and renowned limited editions publisher Gemini G.E.L. The dreamily titled Honeymoon, a circular ball sculpture appearing in a series of 30 unique works, is molded from paper pulp made from the well-known French newspaper Le Monde. The surface of the papier-mâché will turn the warm color of honey over time, adding further layers of complexity to the work.