Liane Lang, Tango Oak, 2023
Archival photographic print, 28 × 42cm, edition of 8
Germany-born artist Liane Lang’s practice explores iconoclasm and legacy. Working across film, performance, printmaking and sculpture, she uses mannequins, models and photographic imagery of the body in her work to draw attention to historical representations of the female, and humankind’s relationship with the past.
Working with silicone in her previous occupation as an animator has played a key role in Liane’s practice. Using props such as contemporary casts of body parts, she mischievously creates interventions within historical contexts, questioning the value of the original.
This unframed work is one of a series of photographic limited editions printed on archival paper, made by the artist during time spent working in the Derbyshire countryside, which is rich in historical ruins and ancient oak woodland. As with many of Liane’s works there is a performative aspect to these images. Partially visible figures are seen interacting with crumbling stone architecture and - in this case - nature. Whilst the title of this work suggests a dance or partnership of sorts, from the viewer’s low-down angle, it is unclear as to whether the tree-hugging figure is expressing love, or hanging on for dear life.
Please note that the paper size includes a white border as pictured.
Liane studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and completed a BA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, London followed by an MFA at the Royal Academy Schools, London, where she graduated in 2006. She has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, including at the Musée de Beaux Arts Calais, PS1, New York and Kunstverein Heidelberg. She has won several prizes including the Photofusion Award, the Tooth Travel Award at Goldsmiths College and the Cheneviere Prize at the Royal Academy Schools. 2018 saw a solo show in London at James Freeman Gallery and her work was included in the group exhibition ‘From Life’ at the Royal Academy of Arts. Her work is held in numerous notable public collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and MOMA, New York. She lives and works in east London.
Archival photographic print, 28 × 42cm, edition of 8
Germany-born artist Liane Lang’s practice explores iconoclasm and legacy. Working across film, performance, printmaking and sculpture, she uses mannequins, models and photographic imagery of the body in her work to draw attention to historical representations of the female, and humankind’s relationship with the past.
Working with silicone in her previous occupation as an animator has played a key role in Liane’s practice. Using props such as contemporary casts of body parts, she mischievously creates interventions within historical contexts, questioning the value of the original.
This unframed work is one of a series of photographic limited editions printed on archival paper, made by the artist during time spent working in the Derbyshire countryside, which is rich in historical ruins and ancient oak woodland. As with many of Liane’s works there is a performative aspect to these images. Partially visible figures are seen interacting with crumbling stone architecture and - in this case - nature. Whilst the title of this work suggests a dance or partnership of sorts, from the viewer’s low-down angle, it is unclear as to whether the tree-hugging figure is expressing love, or hanging on for dear life.
Please note that the paper size includes a white border as pictured.
Liane studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and completed a BA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, London followed by an MFA at the Royal Academy Schools, London, where she graduated in 2006. She has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, including at the Musée de Beaux Arts Calais, PS1, New York and Kunstverein Heidelberg. She has won several prizes including the Photofusion Award, the Tooth Travel Award at Goldsmiths College and the Cheneviere Prize at the Royal Academy Schools. 2018 saw a solo show in London at James Freeman Gallery and her work was included in the group exhibition ‘From Life’ at the Royal Academy of Arts. Her work is held in numerous notable public collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and MOMA, New York. She lives and works in east London.
Archival photographic print, 28 × 42cm, edition of 8
Germany-born artist Liane Lang’s practice explores iconoclasm and legacy. Working across film, performance, printmaking and sculpture, she uses mannequins, models and photographic imagery of the body in her work to draw attention to historical representations of the female, and humankind’s relationship with the past.
Working with silicone in her previous occupation as an animator has played a key role in Liane’s practice. Using props such as contemporary casts of body parts, she mischievously creates interventions within historical contexts, questioning the value of the original.
This unframed work is one of a series of photographic limited editions printed on archival paper, made by the artist during time spent working in the Derbyshire countryside, which is rich in historical ruins and ancient oak woodland. As with many of Liane’s works there is a performative aspect to these images. Partially visible figures are seen interacting with crumbling stone architecture and - in this case - nature. Whilst the title of this work suggests a dance or partnership of sorts, from the viewer’s low-down angle, it is unclear as to whether the tree-hugging figure is expressing love, or hanging on for dear life.
Please note that the paper size includes a white border as pictured.
Liane studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and completed a BA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, London followed by an MFA at the Royal Academy Schools, London, where she graduated in 2006. She has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, including at the Musée de Beaux Arts Calais, PS1, New York and Kunstverein Heidelberg. She has won several prizes including the Photofusion Award, the Tooth Travel Award at Goldsmiths College and the Cheneviere Prize at the Royal Academy Schools. 2018 saw a solo show in London at James Freeman Gallery and her work was included in the group exhibition ‘From Life’ at the Royal Academy of Arts. Her work is held in numerous notable public collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and MOMA, New York. She lives and works in east London.
