Artefacts and Models: Lena Amuat & Zoë Meyer in conversation with Diana Poole | Photo London 2022

25th October 2022
In the Swiss artist duo’s latest series, forgotten or discarded objects are given a new lease of life. Placed on a pedestal and in front of a colourful background, each object is shot on 35mm film, printed in the darkroom and presented in a hand-painted frame in an exact colour match. Here Lena and Zoë discuss with Diana Poole how they discover their chosen objects and what dichotomies are at play in their work, inviting us to question photography as a documentary tool.

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For some, this work may seem obscure, but it has contemporary relevance and artistic merit. Repurposing and removing the objects from any context, gives new life and asks the viewer to reconsider their perception of physical things. Lena and Zoe are on a journey of exploration. I feel a Warhol vibe from these artists. Would love to see you both in London in the company of Gilbert and George.