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‘I sometimes have the feeling that things are alive’: the sinister, silicone

The German artist’s first UK solo show is full of thick lengths of sealant and knotty foam pipes that look like a DIY gone wrong. But look closer and these beguiling works evoke societal as much as material collapseIf you’re considering bathroom renovations, I would perhaps advise against hiring Lisa Herfeldt to do the work.Yes, it’s true, she’s something of a whiz with a silicone gun – creating compelling sculptures from this unlikely art material. But the more you look at her creations the more you realise that something is a little off. The thick lengths of sealant she produces stretch beyond the shelves on which they sit, sagging off the edges towards the floor. The knotty foam pipes bulge until they split. Some creations escape their acrylic glass box homes entirely, becoming a magnet for dust and hair. Let’s just say the Checkatrade reviews would not be pretty.Lisa Herfeldt: Alice, Laurie & Ripley is at Roland Ross, Margate, until 22 November Continue reading...


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