The Cardboard Bernini | The ephemeral art of Jimmy Grashow

The Cardboard Bernini examines the work and life of artist James Grashow as he builds a giant cardboard fountain inspired by the work of the famous baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Grashow got the inspiration for this project when he saw some of his sculptures disintegrating in the rain. Although it was deeply painful and shocking for him to see his work like that, it was also surprisingly beautiful. He felt that he was seeing the full arc of his artistic enterprise before him - including its end. So, Grashow challenged himself to embrace the “backend“ of his process, and decided to build a giant cardboard fountain—a Grashow “Bernini“. From its conception, he intended this work to be put outside to disintegrate. Work on the fountain began in 2007 and was completed in 2010. This film documents this process from the start to finish. ************ Subscribe to wocomoCULTURE: Follow us on Facebook: ******