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Lawrence Weiner: Indefinite Material Descriptions

"(1) The artist may construct the piece.
 (2) The piece may be fabricated.
 (3) The piece need not be built.

Each being equal and consistent with the intent of artist,
the decision as to condition rests with the receiver upon
the occasion of receivership."

Lawrence Weiner, 1968.

A SERIES OF STAKES SET IN THE GROUND AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO FORM A RECTANGLE Ñ TWINE STRUNG FROM STAKE TO STAKE TO DEMARK A GRID Ñ A RECTANGLE REMOVED FROM THIS RECTANGLE

1968

One Quart Exterior Industrial Enamel Thrown on a Brick Wall

Work Nr. 002, 1968

GLOSS WHITE LACQUER SPRAYED FOR 2 MINUTES AT FORTY POUND PRESSURE DIRECTLY UPON THE FLOOR

Statement 007, 1968

ONE HOLE IN THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 1' X 1' X 1'
ONE GALLON WATER BASED PAINT POURED INTO THIS HOLE

Statement 010, 1968

TWO MINUTES OF SPRAY PAINT DIRECTLY UPON THE FLOOR FROM A STANDARD AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

Statement 017, 1968

A 36" X 36" REMOVAL TO THE LATHING OR SUPPORT WALLOF PLASTER OR WALL-BOARD FROM A WALL

Statement 021, 1968

FIRE CRACKER RESIDUE OF EXPLOSIONS AT EACH CORNER OF THE XHIBITION AREA

Statement 027, 1969

THE RESIDUE OF A FLARE IGNITED UPON A BOUNDARY

Work Nr. 029, 1969

A SQUARE REMOVAL FROM A RUG IN USE

Statement 054, 1969

IGNITED

Work Nr.081, 1969

A rubber ball thrown at the sea

1969

1969

THROWN

Work Nr.129, 1969

IN AND OUT – OUT AND IN – AND IN AND OUT – AND OUT AND IN

Statement 237, 1970

(EACH BEING EQUAL AND
CONSISTENT . . . )

Displayed 1991

DISPLACEMENT

1 FOR THE MONEY
2 FOR THE SHOW
3 TO GET READY
4 TO GO

The salt of the earth mingled with the salt of the sea

1982; displayed 1996

 

 

Lawrence Weiner: "Displacement" show, Dia Art center, New York, 1991/1992.
Lawrence Weiner: Apples & Eggs / Salt & Pepper. Kiukyashi CCA, 1999.