Susan Hamburger, ‘Near Enemies’ at Asya Geisberg Gallery

Historical European parade armor can be so fancifully decorated, it’s sometimes hard to take it seriously as a byproduct of military activity.  New York artist Susan Hamburger picks up on the disconnect and runs with it, producing a series of wildly creative helmets at Asya Geisberg Gallery that push ornate design into the deliciously absurd. (On view in Tribeca through Dec 20th).

A white helmet shaped like a bird-like face and decorated with floral motifs.
Susan Hamburger, Helmet (Feathers), papier mache, celluclay, paperclay, wood stand, 21” h x 13” w x 13” d, 2023.

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