Eva Hesse, Several (1965)
Papier-maché, acrylic, over rubber hose, 7' long
Having read the chapter on art and deformation, it seemed that much of the work discussed dealt with the abject. Several is a work by Eva Hesse (OH&S poster child), who is one of my favourite minimalist sculptors. Several, which is made of papier-mache and acrylic paint layered over rubber hose, touches on the themes of deformation and the abject, with a simplicity and subtlety that is perhaps more effective than some more "outspoken" works. Hesse had a knack for for infusing minimalism with a human element that was never sentimental or mawkish. It's humorous but it's not trivial. It's simple but not simplistic. I think the title is quite perfect.
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