Martin Honert
Riesen (Giants)
2009
Styrodur polyurethane-rubber, wool, clothing, leather, natural hair
Honert’s Riesen (Giants) are two figures taken from his childhood memories of circuses, when human oddities were often put on display, i.e. the fat woman, the giant, the snake woman, etc. The giants are meticulously hand produced by the artist.
Partial description taken from the plaque in the Le Méridien Chambers in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
