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Shattenhändler Series

2008 - 2014


Shattenhändler Series

2008 - 2014

In 2008 the Killoran began purchasing shadows from willing participants. ''Shattenhändler'' or the German Shadow Merchant, refers to the series of sculptures and activities that mark the artist’s process of amassing an inventory of shadows.
 


Shadow Inventory: J. Romeo 05/12/2013 6:30p.m.

2013

Dimensions variable, Neoprene rubber, human shadow, signed contract, glue, metal, plastic. Part of an ongoing project where the artist trades in human shadows. The portfolio contains a contract transferring ownership of Mr. Romeo’s shadow to Mr. Killoran. A silhouette, based on an image of the seller’s shadow at the moment of purchase is cut from a continuous strip of rubber that folds into the portfolio containing the contract of sale.



Shadow Inventory: J. Romeo 05/12/2013 6:30p.m.

2013

Detail of contract. Dimensions variable, Neoprene rubber, human shadow, signed contract, glue, metal, plastic. The contract stipulates that Mr. Killoran owns the seller’s shadow in all its possible manifestations throughout the universe.


Shadow Inventory: K. Burgas 11/24/2010 2:07 p.m.

2010

Dimensions variable, Neoprene rubber, human shadow, signed contract, glue, metal, plastic. Part of an ongoing project where the artist trades in human shadows. The portfolio contains a contract transferring ownership of Ms. Burgas’ shadow to Mr. Killoran. A silhouette, based on an image of the seller’s shadow at the moment of purchase is cut from a continuous strip of rubber that folds into the portfolio containing the contract of sale.



Shadow Inventory: K. Burgas 11/24/2010 2:07 p.m.

2010

Detail of contract and portfolio. Dimensions variable, Neoprene rubber, human shadow, signed contract, glue, metal, plastic. The contract stipulates that Mr. Killoran owns the seller’s shadow in all its possible manifestations throughout the universe.



Sell your shadow.

2013

Outdoor sign installed on the George Washington University campus in Washington DC, soliciting people to sell their shadows. The artist’s phone number is included in the sign.