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La Jalousie II [Blind Jealousy II]
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La Jalousie II [Blind Jealousy II] 1961
The title of this sculpture is an untranslatable pun on the French word 'jalousie', which means both 'jealousy' and a 'blind or bead curtain'. The work is powered by an electric motor, which makes the bead curtain shake when a button is pressed. The bead curtain moves furiously but also sensuously, much like the grass skirt of an exotic dancer. However, the movement of the curtain can be interpreted differently: it also evokes the idea of a person trembling with jealousy.

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  • Acc. No. GMA 2832
  • Medium Painted bead curtain, metal rod and electric motor
  • Size 217.50 x 91.50 x 35.50 cm
  • Credit Purchased 1984

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