Trompe L’Oeil Columns
Newspapers, wood; 12´ H x 15´ W x 19´ L
In Trompe L’Oeil Columns, six classical-looking architectural columns are constructed entirely from stacks of newspapers. The title references the artistic technique trompe l’œil, traditionally used in painting to create the illusion of three-dimensional architecture, underscoring the work’s play on perception and reality. It also layers a pun: “columns” refers simultaneously to the physical architectural forms and the sections of newspapers, highlighting the media’s role in shaping what we accept as truth.
By transforming ephemeral newsprint into the visual weight and permanence of architectural pillars, the installation invites viewers to question how information—often fleeting, selective, or biased—becomes the foundation for our collective understanding of events, history, and reality. Humor and irony thread through the work, prompting a reflection on the fragility of both perception and belief.