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The Henry Moore Institute is delighted to announce the recent acquisition of 'Extra Time 8:5'.  It consists of a pixel box that is part of a larger series of works the artist began to develop in 2000, together with artist Holger Friese.  Displayed either individually or collectively in multiple clusters, each pixel box comprises 3 fluorescent colour tubes that when combined are capable of generating 16,777,216 colours.  Yet the randomness suggested behind the sequence of colours belies a high degree or orchestration.  This work brings film and sculpture together, and makes in-depth - if abstracted - reference to the medium of new technology and the subject of popular culture and in fact makes a very eloquent argument for the nature of abstraction.  Its excellent fabrication relates it clearly to its Minimalist background so that, while it relates on one level to domestic goods, it relates at another level to the realm of high art.

We are indebted to The Art Fund for their help in supporting this acquisition.