Lord of the Flies | Yaakov Dorchin

Yaakov Dorchin

• Date1994
• TechniqueAssemblage industrial iron
• Size126x200x44

This work of art is one of several works of art by Yaacov Dorchin exhibited in the Museum. Dorchin’s work is characterized by the use of old raw materials which have been taken out of their original context and re-appropriated. Instead of finding their way to refuse tips the materilas have become the essence of Dorchin's sculptures (similar to the method behind many of the works of Ilana Goor). In the work entitled “Beelzebub”, the name of a biblical pagan god, Dorchin assembled massive rusty parts from heavy goods vehicles in order to construct a giant huge fly, complete with head, legs and wings. The sculpting of a fly specifically could conceivably  be traced back to Dorchin's researches in to entomology. The weight of the work is estimated at over two tons and due to this a special construction was required of Ilana Goor to enable safe hanging and suitable visibility.

Phorography: Shuki Kook