A bronze statue of a figure wearing a large hat and holding a staff stands in a park surrounded by lush green trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, indicating the change of seasons. Soft sunlight filters through the foliage.

Daniel Arsham: Bronze Eroded Bunny

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Daniel Arsham: Bronze Eroded Bunny

Daniel Arsham describes his sculptures as ‘future relics’, reflecting his interest in the passage of time and archaeology. His work is shaped by his childhood experience of surviving a hurricane that destroyed his family home and everything around it. 

Bronze Eroded Bunny appears partially decayed, like the remains of a ruin in the landscape. Made from bronze and coloured to resemble a classical sculpture, it has the appearance of an ancient artefact that has been dug from the ground. Crystals cast in stainless steel are embedded within the surface of the bronze.

Arsham transforms recognisable objects and images to create a sense of distorted reality that plays with our expectations. Bronze Eroded Bunny is based on a Bugs Bunny plush toy which has been transformed into a future relic. The contrast between the familiar bunny and its aged, weathered appearance highlights the way objects and memories can change over time. 

Discover more about Daniel Arsham's 2022 Relics in the Landscape exhibition.

Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.

  • A large, abstract bronze sculpture of a rabbit stands amidst greenery. The figure features textured surfaces and hollow sections, with a whimsical expression. Sunlight filters through the surrounding trees, highlighting the sculpture's details.
  • A large, whimsical bronze sculpture of a rabbit stands in a park, facing away from the viewer. Surrounded by lush green trees and fallen leaves, the scene captures a serene autumn atmosphere.
  • A large bronze sculpture of a humanoid rabbit stands in a wooded area. The figure has exaggerated features, including oversized ears and a playful stance, surrounded by lush green trees and grass, creating a whimsical atmosphere.

As history progresses, all objects become antiquated and in some way they all become ruins or relics, disused or buried. In 1000 years everything that we own will inevitably become one of those things... it’s the march of time.

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Daniel Arsham

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