Claudia Comte: After Nature Published by Edition Patrick Frey. Text by Yann Chateigné Tytelman. Interview by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Hans Ulrich Obrist. Biomorphic sculptures of cactuses, coral and other natural formations Swiss artist Claudia Comte (born 1983) is known for her sculptures of cactuses, coral and other plant life, which she carves from natural materials such as marble and wood, adding a layer of symbolism. This volume surveys her practice, reflecting on the havoc we've wrought on nature.
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