Subtraction as Addition

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Each glass is unique and not identical. Through adding multiple layers of non-reflective coating to the glass Hefti turns the original use so that the glass becomes reflective again and breaks the light in different colours – dependent on the amount of layers.

The Roberts Institute of Art

London

Title

Subtraction as Addition

Date

2013

Medium

Luxar-coated, double-glazed museum glass

Measurements

H 220 x W 110 x D 2.5 cm

Accession number

HERA-2012-02

Work type

Sculpture

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