Mateo LópezI am Sitting in a Room, 2017
Wood, brass hinges
Work: 99.1 x 64 x 115.6 cm
I Am Sitting in a Room (2017) by Mateo López is a sculptural piece that anthropomorphizes a wooden door, transforming it into a figure with "legs" and a "back" leaning against a wall. This work draws inspiration from Oskar Schlemmer's 1922 performance The Triadic Ballet, which abstracted the human form into geometric shapes, and reflects López's interest in the performative aspects of everyday objects. The piece invites viewers to engage with the object as a playful, humanized entity, challenging perceptions of functionality and form.
