Tobias Bradford (SE/US)

Tobias Bradford’s uncanny bodily sculptures speak to the delicate nature of the human psyche. Often animated with rudimentary function, Bradford’s works display the repetitive actions characteristic of compulsive behavior and motion. These emotionally charged sculptures enliven a tangent representing the relationship between humor and morbidity, longing, and melancholy; Bradford’s works explore how these emotions transcend the body and its fundamental mechanics. The artist often reconstructs and reimagines early versions of his sculptures, allowing them to breathe anew, toying with our notion of direction and understanding of the past, current and present time.

Tobias Bradford (b. 1993) is a Swedish/American artist, based in London, UK. Bradford has recently exhibited at Saskia Neuman Gallery (SE), Bonniers Konsthall (SE), Design Museum London (UK), Kristinehamn Konstmuseum (SE) and Goldsmiths London (UK).

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Found taxidermy pigeon, DC motor Motor speed controller, Brass, Steel springs, Wooden base, Extension cable, Spinning MDF CAM, Floor based fan, DC adapter. Height 200cm x length 170cm x wide 50cm (fan)
2022

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Foam casted hand, Laser printed photo on paper, Fake nails, Brass hinges, Steel hinges, Serv motors, Servo motor controller, DC adapter, Fan origin, Brackets, Keyboard synthesizer. Keyboard synthesizer 60cm x 35cm. Sculpture - various sizes, at most length 65cm
2022

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