Anna-Sophie Berger

A Failed Play
Cell Project Space, London, UK


April 12 - May 26, 2019
The Wearer of Clothes, 2019
nylon, steel, thread
97 x 94.5 x 94.5 in
247 x 240 x 240 cm

A Failed Play is Anna-Sophie Berger’s first solo exhibition in London. The new installation includes wall mounted prints drawn from archival material documenting the production of the artist’s 2013 project 'fashion is fast' (a 36 piece fashion collection) as well as two new individual sculptures. 'It won’t rain' repurposes industrial material - composed of 36 steel ladders connected to form a cage-like structure. The traditional use value of the objects used to reach and mount is therefore prohibited as they are used to create an obstacle or confinement. The second sculpture, 'The Wearer of Clothes', is the shape of a classic ballgown with an iron skeleton akin to historic crinolines. The centre front opening of the dress as well as its material visually reference outdoor gear and tents.

The Wearer of Clothes, 2019
nylon, steel, thread
97 x 94.5 x 94.5 in
247 x 240 x 240 cm
The Wearer of Clothes, 2019 (detail)
nylon, steel, thread
97 x 94.5 x 94.5 in
247 x 240 x 240 cm
The Wearer of Clothes (detail), 2019 (detail)
nylon, steel, thread
97 x 94.5 x 94.5 in
247 x 240 x 240 cm
installation view, A Failed Play, Cell Project Space, London

it won't rain, 2019
28 aluminum ladders, zip ties
23.5 x 118 x 118 in
60 x 300 x 300 cm
it won't rain, 2019 (detail)
28 aluminum ladders, zip ties
23.5 x 118 x 118 in
60 x 300 x 300 cm
installation view, A Failed Play, Cell Project Space, London

What The Turtleneck Is To The Shirt, 2019
inkjet print on paper
40 x 30 in
101.5 x 76 cm
installation view, A Failed Play, Cell Project Space, London
fashion is fast (fitting 2013), 2019
UV print on aluminum
20 x 118 in
50 x 300 cm
fashion is fast (fitting 2013), 2019 (detail)
UV print on aluminum
20 x 118 in
50 x 300 cm