Original artwork description:

Inga Makarova’s Ex Boyfriends 8 is a bold and minimalistic wall sculpture created from real denim, mounted on canvas, and coated in layers of smooth white enamel. Measuring 40x40 cm, this 2023 piece continues her acclaimed conceptual series that explores themes of fashion, memory, identity, and relationships.

What appears at first glance as a sleek abstract surface reveals, upon closer inspection, the unmistakable imprint of jeans – pockets, seams, rivets – all frozen in time. The material once associated with casual youth, intimacy, and cultural identity is transformed into a sculptural relic. Through its monochrome treatment, the work plays with ideas of erasure and memory, questioning what we choose to preserve or conceal from our past.

This piece stands out for its clean aesthetic, textural sophistication, and philosophical undertone. Perfect for collectors of conceptual or contemporary art who appreciate both minimalism and meaningful materiality.

Materials used:

Denim, Enamel

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