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the goose

Object number2010.80.1

Artist Tim Kaulen

Datec. 1990

MediumGlass; Various paint; Wood, Metal, Reflective vinyl film

Credit LineGift of William Kindelan

DescriptionMixed-media artwork applied to an old reclaimed window sash. The central image, which the artist refers to as a "goose," is composed of cut pieces of a bright yellow sign-maker's reflective vinyl film or tape, outlined on the front(?) side with white spray paint; the image is mirrored on the reverse side of the glass, where it is rendered in silver (aluminum) aerosol paint, bordered in dark green. The single glass pane is a deep yellow color, with a textured surface. The lower edges of images are streaked, as the paint dripped downward and then dried. Weathered wooden frame, with traces of original gray paint. Metal sash chains attached to frame's edges, near top. Two metal handles on back bottom of frame, indicate that this was originally the interior side of the window sash. As far as is presently known, this artwork is untitled. Identification of obverse / reverse is speculative, since the piece could be viewed from either side.Dimensions36.875 x 35.75 x 3.125 in. (93.7 x 90.8 x 7.9 cm)
SignedSignature "KAULEN" on the edge of frame.
Historical NotesMixed-media artwork titled “the goose” by Tim Kaulen, a local artist who uses recycled materials to produce work with historical and social significance. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduate specializes in large public art, but also produces smaller scale pieces like this one donated to the History Center. This piece is reflective of much of his public work that features graffiti animal silhouettes and recycled materials. Kaulen started at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1984. In the mid 1990s Kaulen was a co-founder of the Industrial Arts Co-Op, a then-underground group that created artworks in abandoned mill sites and factories, and in 2009 he was Artist of the Year at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Most of his work is produced in his studio in Hazelwood. Purchased by donor William Kindelan from Zenith Gallery on Sarah Street in the South Side of Pittsburgh, in circa 1996. The gallery at that time was owned by David Goldstein and Mary Kay Morrow.

Related institution Industrial Arts Co-op

Previous owner Zenith Gallery

Related institution Art Institute of Pittsburgh

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