Pangolin London

London
Pangolin London

David Mach

(Scottish, born 1956)
David Mach is a Scottish artist best known for his sculptures and installations which often use found materials, such as hangers and playing cards. Most famous for his sculptures made from matchsticks, his work often refers to figures from history and popular culture, such as Gandhi, Betty Boop, and Charlie Chaplin. His theatrical yet universally relatable pieces are, in part, inspired by the work of the Pop Art movement—depicting everyday culture through everyday materials. “I don’t make work out of bronze,” said the artist of his work. “I’m doing it with this unlikely, naff material because coat hangers are something you don’t give a second thought to. It’s getting to another audience. You&rsquo...