"But it refused to emerge for extended stretches of time, resulting in visitors waving their arms or sticking their fingers in the hole to try to coax it out. At one point, a man wielding a large video camera hovered over the hole, hoping to catch the pink protrusion in action.
"One observer reported seeing Gioni trying to reset the device controlling the sculpture. 'The tongue was working all night — however, it requires a short lag time in between [extensions],' Einsohn explained. 'And with so many people, sometimes it had trouble resetting so quickly.'" ~~New York Magazine 10/28/09 (link below)
As anatomical imagery seems to be popping up everywhere in art, the tongue, rich in symbolism, form and evocative power has been used by artists literally and figuratively.
Artist, Catharine Jacobi has a piece titled Lingua Franca, created from found materials, wood and plaster. Don't forget the Gene Simmons of Kiss and The Rolling Stones Classic Tongue Logo.
The Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair was developed in 1967. (right)
Triple Tiki Mask Ku, Kanaloa and Maori diety. A trio of Tiki meaning for your home, bar area, game room, Tiki of strength and healing, of the ocean and the diety who's ready to hang.
TRIPLE TIKI MASK W/ MAORI TONGUE 40" - TROPICAL DECOR
Hand carved and hand painted, 40" by 7 inches (100cm X 18cm).
TRIPLE TIKI MASK W/ MAORI TONGUE 40" - TROPICAL DECOR
Hand carved and hand painted, 40" by 7 inches (100cm X 18cm).
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Rock music has given us some classic and famous tongues.
Gene Simmons and Mick Jagger come to mind right away.
In John Irving's novel, The World According to Garp, the Ellen Jamesians cut out their tongues to be one with Ellen James, who had her tongue cut out after she was raped.
Ellen, herself is embarrassed that they are mutilating themselves and wants them to stop. It's a great book and The World According to Garp is on DVD on Amazon. They also have some interesting items like World According to Garp Fish Parody Key Chains.
black dog nose pink tongue close up throw pillow (choice of sizes/shapes/designs) by SusansZooCrew
Find other Black Pillows at zazzle
Would this be a tongue-in-cheeky piece of art on your wall?
Beware of Loose Lips! Hold your tongue!
As its ad says, "Gross them out with Mr. Gross Mouth! This hinged model of the teeth, tongue, and oral cavity shows the effects of using smokeless tobacco.
"A bottle of tobacco juice comes with each model and instructions show how to make the tongue spit." The model is mounted on a wooden base. The model is available in more than one size and can be found at eNasco.com.
So remember at this time of the year and always, be good to your tongue and it'll be good to you.
Urs Fischer exhibited at the New Museum, New York through February, 2010
Urs Fischer exhibited at the New Museum, New York through February, 2010
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what I fabulously creative post! enjoyed it immensely!! namaste, elsie
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