The Most Narrow House in the World
Narrow House is one of the many ways
that Austrian artist Erwin Wurm looks at the world differently and
challenges his viewers to do the same. Wurm created this installation
based off of his childhood home. Visitors were invited into the living
quarters to explore the narrow spaces and slender furniture that filled
the house. Everything including the hallways, the bedroom, the living
areas, even the toilet, were unusually compressed. Through the
installation, Wurm raises questions about space, posing "some deep and
disturbing questions about the terror that comes from having our
personal space constricted, restricted, or invaded."
Wurm approaches art with a great sense of humor. He says, "You don't
always have to be deadly serious. Sarcasm and humor can help you see
things in a lighter vein." And so, many of his works involve redefining
our expectations of the world around us. He creates interactive art
using everyday environments, materials, and people in order to provoke
his viewers to first laugh, and to then carefully contemplate what we
see. 11 more images after the break...
