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Edition 010
Move to Zero
Move to Zero
Mikkel Carl
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Material: Black patinated bronze
Year: 2022
Dimensions: 29 x 12 x 10 cm
Edition: Limited edition of 30 + 3 Artist's Proofs (AP)
"Move to Zero" by Mikkel Carl is a commentary encapsulated in the form of a Nike Airmax 90. Enhanced with a black patinated finish, this piece acts as a reflection on contemporary culture and the inherent values embedded within familiar everyday objects.
The title originates from the box that the Nike shoes came in: "Move to Zero," it said. We are moving towards a future with 0% CO2 emissions – with Nike, of course. How buying new running shoes reduces CO2 emissions is immediately difficult to understand.
Nevertheless, Mikkel Carl's bronze sculpture "Move to Zero" is an exact replica – you can't tell the difference even up close – of the Nike Air Max 90 that the artist always wears. This is because it was the model he wanted as a confirmation gift in 1990 but never got because they were too expensive. Now he has nine pairs; from brand new in stock to totally destroyed in the studio.
Additionally, the work references the Van Gogh painting that forms the basis for the German philosopher Martin Heidegger's book "The Origin of the Work of Art." Here, the author describes the peasant shoes in the painting in detail, using them as a starting point for the analysis of human existence in the world. The only problem is that Van Gogh's painting does NOT depict a peasant's footwear but rather the artist's own worn-out boots. With a slight paraphrase of composer Arnold Schoenberg's pun, it might be put like this: One does not paint a pair of shoes, one paints the picture of a pair of shoes. Or with Magritte: This is not a shoe.
Mikkel Carl's exploration of readymades reaches new heights with "Move to Zero," where a mundane object is elevated to a vessel of profound meaning. The dark patina not only enhances visual appeal but also underscores the metamorphosis from a commercial item to a work of art. This sculpture is for those who value the intersection of contemporary culture and art.
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Mikkel Carl
Mikkel Carl plays with meaning, context, and materials—often turning familiar things on their head. His work spans sculpture, installation, and text-based pieces, always with a sharp eye for contradictions and clever twists. Nothing is quite what it seems. A concrete slab might be silk. A wall could be part of the artwork. A title might tell you everything—or nothing at all.
He moves easily between minimalism and conceptual art, but never gets stuck in theory. There’s always a sense of curiosity and a bit of dry humor behind what he does. He’s interested in how we experience art, where we expect to find it, and what happens when those expectations are flipped.
He often works with industrial or readymade materials—steel, glass, mirrors, spray paint—giving them new meaning by changing their context or presentation. Some works feel bold and heavy; others are quiet and barely there. But they all ask you to look twice and think again.
He has exhibited widely in Denmark and abroad, including solo shows at O—Overgaden, Politikens Forhal, Kunsthal NORD, and Tranen. His work is part of several public and private collections, including the Danish Arts Foundation and HEART—Herning Museum of Contemporary Art.
At its core, Mikkel Carl’s practice is about challenging perception—with just enough wit and precision to make you stop, smile, and maybe question everything for a second.
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