MUSCLE BALLS

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Muscle balls, (2019)

12 cm diameter (small) 32cm (big)

Plaster spheres, testosterone powder (edition of 10)

Muscle Balls is a series created from a precise composite of plaster and testosterone powder, cast from genuine muscle balls intended to ease muscle tension. An object typically linked to play here takes on a new form—dense and solid, with coarse, textured surfaces. Building on the artist’s previous Untitled work with liquid testosterone, this series continues an exploration of themes surrounding bodybuilding, including strength, endurance, and the relentless pursuit of idealized beauty.

THEO PAPANDREOPOULOS

MUSCLE BALLS

Muscle Balls is a series created from a precise composite of plaster and testosterone powder, cast from genuine muscle balls intended to ease muscle tension.

An object typically associated with play takes on a new form here: dense and solid, with coarse, textured surfaces.

Building on the artist’s previous Untitled work with liquid testosterone, the series continues an exploration of bodybuilding, strength, endurance and the relentless pursuit of idealised beauty.