From pressrelease: In The New Large we are invited to follow Tuikkanens relation to a BMW automobile, once a true status symbol of affluence and luxury manufactured to create awe. Tuikkanen creats a drama following the cycle of life and death, and unfolds a story of industrial production, diminishing value and status. He even investigates the previous owners and their relationship to the car. Finally Tuikkanen has cast the recycled BMW in the role of its sign value, in order to fit the literal dramatisation of its own sign-prestige. Solo show 2008-02-14 - 2008-03-09 at Nordin Gallery, Tulegatan 19. The New Large Sculpture Stone: 90x90x12cm Weight: 270kg Sculpture: 88x150cm Weight: 520kg Iron and Aluminium, Car paint Note: The sculpture is made in Sweden and the metals that has been used is from recycled metals of a identified high end BMW model 750IAL year 1990. The New Large Aluminum, car paint 66cm detail The New Large Iron steel, car paint 90cm detail The New Large Edition A Long Excuse For The Making Of A Sculpture - DVD 33min Catalogue 37 pages Size 34 by 28cm C-print mounted in steel frame with anti reflexive glass Note: Edition of 100. DVD is mounted inside the catalogue.