Hang Up is a key transitional work between Minimalism and Postminimalism. It retains the geometric structure of Minimalism but introduces a sense of vulnerability, impermanence, and the body. Hesse's use of unconventional materials (cloth, cord) and her emphasis on process and tactility are characteristic of Postminimalism.
Born: January 11, 1936, Hamburg, Germany
Died: May 29, 1970, New York City, USA
Nationality: German-American
Style: Postminimalism, Process Art, Sculpture
Influences: Minimalism, Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism
Major Exhibitions: "Hang Up" (1966), "Repetition Nineteen III" (1968), "Contingent" (1969)
Quote: "Life doesn't last; art doesn't last. It doesn't matter."
Hang Up consists of a rectangular frame wrapped in cloth, with a long, flexible cord protruding from the top and extending onto the floor. The work combines hard and soft materials, geometric and organic forms, creating a sense of tension and ambiguity.
