Mordant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, 'Mordant' by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, features a large, metal sculpture resembling a bite taken out of a spoon. The piece is made of weathered steel and positioned horizontally. It has a rough, textured surface with visibly corroded areas. A significant portion of the spoon's bowl is missing, simulating a bite mark. The sculpture's surface exhibits a predominantly green and brown patina due to oxidation. It rests on a flat surface with a subtle shadow underneath, suggesting it is placed on a plain background.