Nick Cave Brings Art, Sculpture to Life With 'Soundsuits'

Name: Nick Cave Brings Art, Sculpture to Life With 'Soundsuits'
Uploaded: 2012-04-24T22:48:00Z
Duration: P322S
Description: Chicago artist Nick Cave says he has always been fascinated with items cast off by other people. The Missouri native and his team assemble thrift-store finds into life-size creations that are part sculpture, part costume, which he calls "Soundsuits." When you see one, Cave wants you to wonder, "What am I encountering?"

Clip: 04/24/2012 | 5m 22s

Chicago artist Nick Cave says he has always been fascinated with items cast off by other people. The Missouri native and his team assemble thrift-store finds into life-size creations that are part sculpture, part costume, which he calls "Soundsuits." When you see one, Cave wants you to wonder, "What am I encountering?"

Aired: 04/24/12

Rating: NR

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