Tatsuya Kimata
Double, 2006
White marble and metal screws
14.6 x 8.5 x 1.4cm
Tatsuya Kimata’s Double is aptly named, not just because of the two sockets, but because you may need to do a double take when spotting this discrete work installed. Masquerading as the familiar plastic plug socket, this intricately made sculpture has been carved from pure white marble.
Kimata transforms everyday objects, common ‘white goods’ found around the house including socks and cups into beautiful marble artworks, finding baroque opulence in what might otherwise be seen as mundane objects.
To double, or to be a stand-in, is usually an act of blending into the surrounding environment unnoticed. The dimensions of this artwork are therefore the exact same as a standard plug, so it can be installed on the wall unassumingly.