inter.pblc

inter.pblc presents Rasmus Myrup’s floundering figures, hanging on by their flaps to the

precipice of the day. Reminiscent of iron age metal reliefs, but firmly fitting the ironic age, the

sculptures in this exhibition crawl up the walls and cling on.

The sculptures are somewhat inspired by “Kravlenisser” [Climbing Gnomes], which are a form

of folk decor that springs from the fashionable paper dolls of the 20th century. Instead of just

showing clothes and providing changeable outfits, these figures are conceived as naughty,

mischievous 2D mannequins – facsimiles of little house spirits that traverse the domestic

landscape.

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In this exhibition, the sculptures traverse staircase-like shelves. The figures climb, plummet

and chill on the static steps that lead nowhere. The figures only hold a shallow surface of

illusory depth (In that way they resemble at least some humans...). Aluminium sheets have

been banged with a hammer to render their indecisive limbs, unable to settle fully on a motion

or a pose.

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Whether it is social climbing or simple elevation they seek, the figures are frozen in their

quantum states – shoulder joint locked, but the arm flails. Torso settled, but the legs can’t

seem to decide if they want to repose or run away. De facto, they end up going nowhere, even

if the gestures indicate progress. Alas, all they actually accomplish is, as mentioned, to cling

on... one more day...

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The exhibition is kindly supported by Statens Kunstfond,

Augustinus Fonden, Københavns Kommune and Bajeur.

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