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57th Venice Biennale

"The Objects of Desire"

As part of Personal Structures, organized by the European Cultural Centre during the 57th Venice Biennale (2017), Beatriz Gerenstein presented The Objects of Desire, a site-specific installation composed of seven unique sculptural handbags.

 

Blending irony, beauty, and social commentary, the work explores the role of luxury accessories as symbols of identity, status, and aspiration. Through handcrafted bronze forms finished with gold patinas, semi-precious stones, and exotic feathers, Gerenstein transforms the familiar handbag into a poetic reflection on desire, femininity, and the values that shape contemporary culture.

The Objects of Desire. Bronze, 24K Gold, Semiprecious Stones, Exotic Feathers, Leather

Installation view of The Objects of Desire by Beatriz Gerenstein at the 57th Venice Biennale. The contemporary installation features seven sculptural handbags crafted in bronze with gold patinas, semi-precious stones, and exotic feathers, reflecting on beauty, luxury, and personal identity.
The Objects of Desire, site-specific installation by Beatriz Gerenstein presented during the 57th Venice Biennale at the European Cultural Centre. Seven handcrafted bronze sculptural handbags explore desire, femininity, identity, luxury, and contemporary consumer culture.
The Objects of Desire, site-specific installation by Beatriz Gerenstein presented during the 57th Venice Biennale at the European Cultural Centre. Seven handcrafted bronze sculptural handbags explore desire, femininity, identity, luxury, and contemporary consumer culture.
The Objects of Desire, site-specific installation by Beatriz Gerenstein presented during the 57th Venice Biennale at the European Cultural Centre. Seven handcrafted bronze sculptural handbags explore desire, femininity, identity, luxury, and contemporary consumer culture.
The Objects of Desire by Beatriz Gerenstein, contemporary installation exhibited during the 57th Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy. The sculptural handbags transform luxury fashion into a symbolic exploration of desire, status, femininity, and contemporary society.
Detail of a sculptural handbag from The Objects of Desire by Beatriz Gerenstein. Handcrafted in bronze with gold patina, semi-precious stones, and exotic feathers, the contemporary artwork explores beauty, desire, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.
Installation view of The Objects of Desire by Beatriz Gerenstein at the 57th Venice Biennale. The contemporary installation features seven sculptural handbags crafted in bronze with gold patinas, semi-precious stones, and exotic feathers, reflecting on beauty, luxury, and personal identity.
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