Martin Boyce

Boyce's work is heavily interested in the work of mid-20th century artists, especially those who created Minimalist work, such as Donald Judd. He is also influenced by Modernist design, in particular the work of Ray and Charles Eames, whose simple, elegant objects, were produced with a positive, utopian vision for American society. Boyce was fascinated by the notions of a country where regular household items were once designed and marketed for everyone to use. He began creating his own works with these design ideas in mind. By not creating obviously functional works such as chairs or tables, Boyce is able to keep his conceptual pieces within the realm of art and not simply design objects. His works - part sculpture, part painting, part furniture - remain abstract, fanciful, and refreshingly free of categorization.