Martin Creed, Work No. 232: the whole world the work = the whole world 2000. Tate. © Martin Creed .
Contemplate Martin °ä°ù±ð±ð»å’s conceptual installationÌýWork No. 232: the whole world + the work = the whole worldÌý
Originally made for the entrance of Tate Britain, this neon wall sculpture presents a text in the form of an equation. While theÌýuse of an equation suggests a definitive formula, °ä°ù±ð±ð»å’s words remains ambiguous. It has been interpreted as both a positive statement about the inclusiveness of art, and a negative statement about art’sÌýirrelevance.
I find it a lot easier if it negates itself at the same time as pushing itself forward – so there’s an equal positive and negative which adds up to nothing, but at the same time is somethingÌýtoo.
MartinÌýCreed
