Dust

Although titled Dust, Wurm’s photograph, in fact, emphasizes the absence of dust in areas where objects once stood. Humor plays an important role in Wurm’s practice, in which everyday objects take on anthropomorphic qualities. Dust is the protagonist in other works by the artist, such as an empty pedestal, which collects dust throughout its display. Wurm refocuses our attention on a humble substance that is everywhere and yet often overlooked.