alex chinneck ties a knot in twisted fire extinguisher sculpture

known for his subversive installations, which include inverted electricity pylons and a partially ‘unzipped’ the facade of an old building in milan, alex chinneck has returned another transformation. the british artist has tied a knot in this twisted fire extinguisher sculpture. the painted, patinated and waxed bronze sculpture is being produced in a limited edition of 20 and will be available via the artist’s studio.

images courtesy of alex chinneck

knots have become a signature stye in chinneck‘s work, who created his first indoor sculpture that incorporated this theme in 2018. it was a hand-carved broom with a handle that had a similar twisted into a knot. since then, chinneck’s ‘knotted series’ has grown to include knotted sculptures of grandfather clocks and red pillar boxes.

uniting the disciplines of art, architecture and theatre, the work of east london-based artist alex chinneck is monumental in ambition and impact. he is known for giving unusual form to everyday objects, creating a theatrical world where surrealist sculptures turn normal life into a spectacle.

his surreal sculptures and public artworks playfully disrupt the world around us, igniting curiosity and sparking global interest. they challenge our understanding of familiar objects and materials, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

project info

artist: alex chinneck
name: twisted fire extinguisher