Sean Raspet

Born 1981, Washington, D.C.

Lives and works in Los Angeles

Sean raspet
2017

From left to right:

PHANTOM RINGTONE 8:11

CCCCCCCC=O CCCCCCC(=O) C CCCCCCCCCCC=O, CCCCCCCCCC(=O)C, 2014

Mixture of ketones and aldehydes in propylene glycol

 

FRUITY

COC(=O), CCCOC(=O), CCCCOC(=O), COC(=O)C, CCOC(=O)C, CCCOC(=O)C, COC(=O)CC, CCOC(=O)CC, CCCOC(=O)CC, COC(=O)CCC, CCOC(=O)CCC, CCCOC(=O) CCC, CCCCOC(=O)CCC, 2014

Mixture of 13 different esters in propylene glycol

 

ETHEREAL

COC(=O), CCOC(=O), COC(=O)C, CCOC(=O)C, CCCCOC(=O)C, COC(=O)CCC, 2014


Mixture of 6 different esters in propylene glycol


Installation view, "What's up doc?", New Galerie, Paris, 2017

Sean Raspet
2014

From left to right:

PHANTOM RINGTONE 8:11

CCCCCCCC=O CCCCCCC(=O) C CCCCCCCCCCC=O, CCCCCCCCCC(=O)C, 2014

Mixture of ketones and aldehydes in propylene glycol


FRUITY

COC(=O), CCCOC(=O), CCCCOC(=O), COC(=O)C, CCOC(=O)C, CCCOC(=O)C, COC(=O)CC, CCOC(=O)CC, CCCOC(=O)CC, COC(=O)CCC, CCOC(=O)CCC, CCCOC(=O) CCC, CCCCOC(=O)CCC, 2014

Mixture of 13 different esters in propylene glycol


ETHEREAL

COC(=O), CCOC(=O), COC(=O)C, CCOC(=O)C, CCCCOC(=O)C, COC(=O)CCC, 2014

Mixture of 6 different esters in propylene glycol

CC(CCCC(C)(C)O)CC=O (hydroxycitronellal)
2013

Hydroxycitronellal

1,000 liters displayed

From: EXO EMO, Greene Naftali, New York, US, 2017

CC(CCCC(C)(C)O)CC=O (hydroxycitronellal)
2013

Hydroxycitronellal

1,000 liters displayed

From: EXO EMO, Greene Naftali, New York, US, 2017

Soylent R&D Promotional Trade Show Booth
2016

Frieze New York Art Fair, US

Photographer: Robert Kulisek

Clothing: Nhu Duong

Styling: Jon Wang

Models: Michael Xufu Huang, Eliot Glass and Yulu Serao

Soylent R&D Promotional Trade Show Booth
2016

Frieze New York Art Fair, US

Photographer: Robert Kulisek

Clothing: Nhu Duong

Styling: Jon Wang

Models: Michael Xufu Huang, Eliot Glass and Yulu Serao

Soylent R&D Promotional Trade Show Booth
2016

Frieze New York Art Fair, US

Photographer: Robert Kulisek

Clothing: Nhu Duong

Styling: Jon Wang

Models: Michael Xufu Huang, Eliot Glass and Yulu Serao

Soylent Nectar
2015-2016

Promotional image

TExTuRE MAP (NoRMAl) J01 - J04 SMokiNg oR BuS ShElTER
2015

Steel, glass, plexiglass, silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film

242 x 242 x 122 cm

TExTuRE MAP (NoRMAl) J01 - J04 SMokiNg oR BuS ShElTER
2015

Steel, glass, plexiglass, silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film

242 x 242 x 122 cm

Calculus of Negligence
2015

Installation view, Room East, New York (with Marte Eknæs)

Atmospheric Reformulation (MediPure Air USP)
2015

Pharmaceutical grade breathable air formulation dimensions variable; flow rate: 100 mL/minute


Atmospheric Reformulation (Oxygen 18 Isotope)
2015

Oxygen 18 isotope (oxygen gas with atoms containing two neutrons more than the common Oxygen-16 isotope) Flow rate: 500 mL total dispersed at beginning of exhibition

CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 CCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 CCCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 CCCC1CCCC(=O)O1 CCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1 CCCCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1 (Technical Milk) & CC1=CC=CC(C)=N1 CCC1=CN=C(C=C1)C CCC1=CN=CC=C1 CC1C(=O)C(=C(O1)C)O CCC1C(=O)C(=C(O1)C)O (Technical Food)
2015

Gamma-octalactone, gamma-decalactone, gamma-dodecalactone, delta- octalactone, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone

Provided at approximately 0.1% in Soylent(TM) vehicle


&


2,6-dimethylpyridine, 3-ethylpyridine, 5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine, furaneol, homofuraneol

Provided at approximately 0.1% in Soylent(TM) vehicle


Installation view, Pavillon de l’Esprit Nouveau: A 21st Century Show Home, Swiss Instiutute, New York, 2015

Deformulation
2015

Installation view, Société, Berlin


Deformulation
2015

Installation view, Société, Berlin


Program for Continuous Controlled Vaporization
2014 - 2015

Ongoing vaporisation of commercially produced substances including natural and artificial flavors, cosmetics and cleaning products, 3 HeraTherm Advanced Protocol ovens, Omniaire 600V negative air machine, activated carbon filter

Dimensions variable

Program for Continuous Controlled Vaporization
2014 - 2015

Ongoing vaporisation of commercially produced substances including natural and artificial flavors, cosmetics and cleaning products, 3 HeraTherm Advanced Protocol ovens, Omniaire 600V negative air machine, activated carbon filter

Dimensions variable

(-)
2012 - 2014

Enantiomerically opposite formulation of Coca-Cola™ soft drink*, [carbonated water (achiral), (-)-sucrose [hydrolyzed 50:50 (-)-glucose and (+)-fructose mixture], (-)-caramel color, E338 phosphoric acid (achiral), (-)-(natural and artificial flavors), caffeine (achiral)]

Dimensions variable, 100 mL displayed

 


*all the components of Coca-Cola, with reversed chirality, reassembled in identical proportions to the pre-existing product

(-)
2012 - 2014

Enantiomerically opposite formulation of Coca-Cola™ soft drink*, [carbonated water (achiral), (-)-sucrose [hydrolyzed 50:50 (-)-glucose and (+)-fructose mixture], (-)-caramel color, E338 phosphoric acid (achiral), (-)-(natural and artificial flavors), caffeine (achiral)]

Dimensions variable, 100 mL displayed

 


*all the components of Coca-Cola, with reversed chirality, reassembled in identical proportions to the pre-existing product

COC(=O)
COC(=O)C
COC(=O)CC
COC(=O)CCC

CCOC(=O)
CCOC(=O)C
CCOC(=O)CC
CCOC(=O)CCC

CCCOC(=O)
CCCOC(=O)C
CCCOC(=O)CC
CCCOC(=O)CCC

CCCCOC(=O)
CCCCOC(=O)C
CCCCOC(=O)CC
CCCCOC(=O)CCC
2014

90 liters of 16 different esters in propylene glycol and 16 wall mounted containers

Dimensions variable, approx 220 x 220 x 40 cm

COC(=O)
COC(=O)C
COC(=O)CC
COC(=O)CCC

CCOC(=O)
CCOC(=O)C
CCOC(=O)CC
CCOC(=O)CCC

CCCOC(=O)
CCCOC(=O)C
CCCOC(=O)CC
CCCOC(=O)CCC

CCCCOC(=O)
CCCCOC(=O)C
CCCCOC(=O)CC
CCCCOC(=O)CCC
2014

90 liters of 16 different esters in propylene glycol and 16 wall mounted containers

Dimensions variable, approx 220 x 220 x 40 cm

APPLE
CCCC(=O)OCC
COC(=O)CC
COC(=O)CCC
CCOC(=O)CCC
2014

Mixture of 4 different esters in propylene glycol

PEAR
CCC(=O)OC
CC(=O)OCC
CCC(=O)OCC
CCCC(=O)OCC
CCCC(=O)OCCC
2014

Mixture of 5 different esters in propylene glycol

Key/Coin
CCCCCCCC=O
CCCCCC(=O)C=C
CCCCCCCCC=O
CCCCCCCCCC=O
2014

Mixture of ketones and aldehydes in propylene glycol

PHANTOM RINGTONE
CCCCCCCC=O
CCCCCCC(=O)C
2013-2014

Mixture of ketones and aldehydes in propylene glycol

Figure 1, Figure 2
2013 - 2014

Keys cut with an averaging of the chemical flavor profiles of Coca-Cola® and PepsiCola®, respectively

Schlage SCI standard keys

Texture Map (Normal) (A04)
2013

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable

Panel 20 x 30 inches / 50,8 cm x 76,2 cm

Texture Map (Normal) (A04)
2013 (detail)

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable

Panel 20 x 30 inches / 50,8 cm x 76,2 cm

Texture Map (Normal) (A05)
2013

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable

Panel 20 x 30 inches / 50,8 cm x 76,2 cm

Texture Map (Normal) (A05)
2013

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable

Panel 20 x 30 inches / 50,8 cm x 76,2 cm

Arbitrary Embodiment (A03)
2013

Xanthan gum (9H-Xanthene) solution in LDPE container in hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance] with silicone polymer, in Plexiglas container on steel shelf

70 x 18 x 36 inches ; cube 12 x 12 x 12 inches / 177,8 x 45,7 x 91,4 cm ; cube 30,5 x 30,5 x 30,5 cm

Acetaldehyde, 2-[[3-(hydroxydimethylsilyl)propyl]methylsilyl]
2013

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registration for not yet extant compound

Unique 

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H08)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H08)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H07)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H07)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H09)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5

TEXTURE MAP (NORMAL) (H09)
2015

Silicone polymer on lenticular lens, optical PET film, Plexiglas, steel wall mount

Dimensions variable, Panel: 116 x 86,5 

Entity∆: REFERENCE
2011 – 2013

reference text for an object consisting of the difference between Coke and Pepsi

Entity∆: REFERENCE
2011 – 2013

reference text for an object consisting of the difference between Coke and Pepsi 

Arbitrary Embodiment (IIa.)
2013

Steel shelving unit, plexiglas, hair gel, lenticular lenses, commercially manufactured printed melamine, titanium dioxide, copper phthalocyanine, chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, silicon-based gel, laminated inkjet print, preservatives

70 x 18 x 48 inches / 178 x 46 x 122 cm

Arbitrary Embodiment (IIa.)
2013 (detail)

Steel shelving unit, plexiglas, hair gel, lenticular lenses, commercially manufactured printed melamine, titanium dioxide, copper phthalocyanine, chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, silicon-based gel, laminated inkjet print, preservatives

70 x 18 x 48 inches / 178 x 46 x 122 cm

Arbitrary Embodiment (IIa.)
2013 (detail)

Steel shelving unit, plexiglas, hair gel, lenticular lenses, commercially manufactured printed melamine, titanium dioxide, copper phthalocyanine, chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, silicon-based gel, laminated inkjet print, preservatives

70 x 18 x 48 inches / 178 x 46 x 122 cm

Arbitrary Embodiment (IIb.)
2013

Steel shelving unit, Plexiglas, hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], lenticular lenses, commercially manufactured printed melamine and commercially manufactured printed lenticular melamine, titanium dioxide, copper phthalocyanine, chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, silicon polymer gel, laminated inkjet print, preservatives 

41.9 x 24 x  18 inches / 106.5 x 61 x 45.75 cm

2Registration::(ÒUntz’tled (Police Incident (6[c])) 5, (((2007-2012) 2007-2011. Ó) Ó) 2012)
2012 -2013

Commercially printed ceramic mugs, Styrofoam shipping containers, steel shelving unit

Dimensions variable

2Registration::(ÒUntz’tled (Police Incident (6[c])) 5, (((2007-2012) 2007-2011. Ó) Ó) 2012)
2012 -2013

Commercially printed ceramic mugs, Styrofoam shipping containers, steel shelving unit

Dimensions variable

2GFR24SMEZZ2XMCVI5L8X9Y38ZJ2JD
25RZ6KW4ZMAZSLJ0GBH0WNNVRNO7GU
2MBYMNCWYB49QDK1NDO19JONS66QMB
2RCC26DG67D187N9AGRCWK2JIHA7E2
2H1G5TYMNCWYM81O4OJSPX11N5VNJ0
(A Novel)
2012 – 2013

Text

Each copy 6 x 9.1 x 2 inches / 15.25 x 23 x 5 cm

2GFR24SMEZZ2XMCVI5L8X9Y38ZJ2JD
25RZ6KW4ZMAZSLJ0GBH0WNNVRNO7GU
2MBYMNCWYB49QDK1NDO19JONS66QMB
2RCC26DG67D187N9AGRCWK2JIHA7E2
2H1G5TYMNCWYM81O4OJSPX11N5VNJ0
(A Novel)
2012 – 2013

Text

Each copy 6 x 9.1 x 2 inches / 15.25 x 23 x 5 cm

Sean Raspet
2013

Front:

Edge Detection, 2013

Steel shelving unit, Plexiglas, hair gel gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], laminated inkjet print, amorphous carbon and titanium dioxide, preservatives 

70.1 x 18.1 x 48 inches / 178 x 46 x 122 cm

 

Back:

Registration (5a.), 2013

Steel shelving unit, Plexiglas, hair gel gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], laminated inkjet print, amorphous carbon and titanium dioxide, copper phthalocyanine, chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, silicon polymer gel, preservatives

70.1 x 18.1 x 48 inches / 178 x 46 x 122 cm

Registration (3)
2012

Plexiglas, hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], acrylic paint, lenticular inkjet print, and vacuum sealed plastic bag, preservatives

11 x 11 x 14 inches

Forbearance
2012

Plexiglas, hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], acrylic paint, plastic, lenticular inkjet print and vacuum sealed plastic bags, preservatives

12 x 12 x 12 inches

Registration(4)
2012

Plexiglas, hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], acrylic paint, nylon rope and vacuum sealed plastic bag, steel weights, preservatives 

12 x 12 x 12 inches / 30.48 x 30.48 x 30.48  cm

Registration(4)
2012 (detail)

Plexiglas, hair gel [water (aqua), carbomer, hydrolyzed wheat protein, PVP, glycerin, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, polysorbate 20, tetrasodium EDTA, fragrance], acrylic paint, nylon rope and vacuum sealed plastic bag, steel weights, preservatives 

12 x 12 x 12 inches / 30.48 x 30.48 x 30.48  cm

The Ones We Work For
2008 (installation view)

Commercially printed vinyl banners, steel conduit, steel chains

Dimensions variable

Untitled
2012

Plastic louver, reassembled steel Ikea parts, digitally printed ceramic mugs

dimensions variable

Untitled (Registration/PIN: G0009296/78GY76DM; G0009297/99ER43TB; G0009298/39ZL54SJ)
2012

Plastic louver, reassembled steel Ikea parts, digitally printed ceramic mugs

dimensions variable