Tobias Putrih is an artist from Slovenia and is currently based in Cambridge and New York. However, calling Putrih strictly an "artist" doesn't quite capture the essence of his work. Putrih walks a thin line between playing the role of an artist creating sculptural and installation pieces and the role of an architect, designing the interiors of museum and gallery spaces. What start out as mere sketches and drawings go through a process of becoming small scale prototypes, then redesigned, and ultimately transformed into large, impeccably constructed works of art that fill the spaces of auditoriums, theaters, and other public art forums. Putrih works primarily with materials such as cardboard, paper and styrofoam due to budget efficiency and accessibility, yet the final products look far more expensive than such tools typically appear. His work is interactive and invites audiences to touch, play, and move around in the interiors he designs.
Intervention, Tobias Putrih
Putrih claims his role is ambiguous and confusing to both himself and his various audiences. Is he an architect attempting to satisfy his museum clients and building things for the sake of approval? Is he an artist using any available space however he desires? He's not quite sure--and that's what makes his work so fascinating to explore. The way Putrih spoke about his work made it seem like he works under various pressures in order to complete tasks. He feels obligated to use materials like cardboard because they are cheap and will not damage the museums he is asked to install in, and there is often a time crunch which the projects need to satisfy. However, his work does not fall short due to such complications, and I would love to be able to experience his constructions in person.
Tobias Putrih
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