Beginning in the 1990s, artist and filmmaker Doug Aitken has developed a boundary-defying multimedia oeuvre that both studies and leads into new art forms. Integrating film, sound, photography, sculpture, performance, happenings, and site-specific installations, Aitken's immersive multimedia landscapes disrupt the conventions of the contemporary art world.
UNREAL
2023
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
Ed. 1/4
185.5 x 122 x 18 cm / 73 x 48 x 7 in
© Doug Aitken
Endless Oceans (1)
2023
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
Ed. 2/4
122 x 239.5 x 12.5 cm / 48 x 94 1/4 x 5 in
© Doug Aitken
REEARTH (Underwater topography of the Earth)
2023
Eco-resin, cast reclaimed ocean plastics, and natural pigments
Unique
120.5 x 242 x 19.5 cm / 47 1/2 x 95 1/4 x 7 3/4 in
© Doug Aitken
ZOO
2020
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
100.5 x 312 x 18 cm / 39 1/2 x 122 7/8 x 7 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
FUTURE
2019
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
Approx. 90 x 350 cm / 35 3/8 x 137 3/4 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
I'll be right back...: Aperture series
2019
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
ø 117 x 19 cm / ø 46 x 7 1/2 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Earthwork: Aperture series
2019
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
ø 117.5 x 19 cm / ø 46 1/4 x 7 1/2 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
NEW ERA
2018
Video installation with 3 channels of video (color, sound), 3 projections, freestanding room, PVC projection screens, mirrors
10:56 min / Loop
Dimensions variable. Minimum room size approx 5 x 11 x 12 m
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
3 Modern Figures (don’t forget to breathe)
2018
Cast frosted resin, programmed LED lights and composition, audio speakers and components
Dimensions variable
Varied edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Crossing the Border
2018
Choreographed light sculpture and synchronized water fountain, steel, wood, fiberglass, stone, concrete
3.71 x 3.39 x 4.57 m / 12.17 x 11.12 x 14.99 feet
Varied edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Horizons and Borders
2018
Chromogenic transparency on acrylic in aluminum lightbox with LEDs
172.5 x 316 x 18 cm / 67 7/8 x 124 1/2 x 7 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Earth
2015
Aluminum lightbox, LED lights, UV-cured pigment ink on acrylic
91.5 x 326.5 x 12.5 cm / 36 x 128 1/2 x 5 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Earth Chair (technology junkyard, tokyo)
2015
Upholstered chair, printed fabric
83 x 90 x 98.5 cm / 32 5/8 x 35 3/8 x 38 3/4 in
Edition of 8 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
twilight
2014
Cast resin, acrylic, responsive LEDs
182 x 138 x 138 cm / 71 3/4 x 54 1/4 x 54 1/4 in
Edition of 4 + 2 AP
© Doug Aitken
Migration
2008
Video installation; DVD, single channel, linear version
Edition of 4
18 min
© Doug Aitken
