Christmas Tree, 1997
© Michael Landy
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Michael Landy decided to focus on the physical residue of Christmas and seasonal gift-giving and festivities. A large bin filled with empty bottles, drink cans, used Christmas paper, broken decorations, the packaging from toys, gifts or food products and dead or broken Christmas trees drew attention to the conspicuous consumption which so often surrounds the festive season.

The commission was supported by the Patrons of New Art

Biography

Michael Landy was born in London in 1963. He studied at Goldsmith's College, London from 1985 to 1988.

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