Ice Follies 2004

Kim Adams, Minnow Lure, 2004

Materials: Steel storage bin and animal feeder, assorted materials

Kim Adams’ entry into the Ice Follies is a monumental work described as being of “subversive engineering.” Completely constructed of corrugated metal, this “bug-eyed” hut comes complete with a heater, a doorbell, peepholes, candy green seats, cupholders (perfectly sized for beer cans), portholes, toys for adults (sex in a can through a viewfinder), and it’s hung with fantastic lures. This work is meant to be a functional work of art that can be used as an ice fishing hut. Adams has described this work as having a “pop can” look to it. And indeed, in a wonky sense, it does. Following the inaugural exhibition, artist Kim Adam’s piece, Minnow Lure, was acquired by the National Gallery’s permanent collection.

Artist Bio:

Kim Adams lived in rural Ontario. He is a “process-oriented” artist who manipulates pop-cultural artifacts, i.e. found objects, to create miniature worlds and odd buildings. This internationally known Canadian contemporary art is often influenced by architectural accident and in manufacturing inexplicable structures. He has shown his body of work nationally and internationally since 1978. Adams’ work has been included in Art Grandeur Nature, a public art biennial in Paris and On Location: Public Art for the New Millenium at Vancouver Art Gallery. Recent solo exhibitions include Scott Gallery, Emily Carr College, Vancouver (1999), Galerie Christiane Chassey, Montreal (1998), The Power Plant, Toronto (1992), and Skulptur Projekte, Muenster, Germany (1997). Represented by Wynick/Tuck Gallery in Toronto, he is well known to Canadian arts audiences