Tower Block Dweller

Maker:

Osuga, Jiro

ID:

98.56

Production date:

1998

Location:

In Store

In this vision of Regina Point on the Canada Estate in Rotherhithe, Jiro Osuga has depicted himself in each flat absorbed in daily activities, ranging from showering, to getting dressed, to reading and cooking.  < ...Read more

In this vision of Regina Point on the Canada Estate in Rotherhithe, Jiro Osuga has depicted himself in each flat absorbed in daily activities, ranging from showering, to getting dressed, to reading and cooking.

Although there is a sense of repetition about these acts, the artist has focused on different activities to pique the viewer's interest. The viewpoint is upwards and only the sky can be seen in the background, increasing a sense of limbo. Seemingly suspended in the air, the flats appear to function outside of the usual time constraints. While in some of the flats it is daytime, in others night has descended and the view outside the window is dark. < Hide

Measurements

H 1310 mm; W 1000 mm

Materials

oil; canvas

Rights Credit

© Jiro Osuga

Last Updated

2024-03-14