Jon Sasaki
1:1 replica of a key to Mercer Union
Toronto, Canada: Mercer Union, 2015
8.5 x 5.4 cm.
Edition size unknown
About a decade ago Mercer Union began producing multiples as part of their membership drive. I think we have projects by Jenine Marsh, Sandy Plotnikoff, and Oliver Husain, and there may be others.
Jon Sasaki's edition addresses the context directly, providing a membership card of brushed stainless steel. From the card, members can pop out a replica of the gallery key and ostensibly gain access to the space any time of day or night.
A related work by the artist is Gallery Key Hidden Outside the Gallery (
2012, ongoing), in which gallery keys are placed in "Hide-A-Key" rocks and concealed as effectively as the setting will permit. Installation views from the Art Gallery of Mississauga and the former Jessica Bradley Gallery, Toronto are below.
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