“Felt Suit,” created in 1970 by artist Joseph Beuys, is an installation piece belonging to the Neo-Dada art movement. Utilizing ready-made materials such as wood and felt, the artwork measures 170.2 x 99.1 cm and is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL, US.
The artwork is a striking and enigmatic representation of a suit made entirely out of felt, suspended on a wooden hanger. Displaying a muted grey color, the suit embodies a stark and somber aesthetic. The shape and details of the blazer and trousers are meticulously crafted, exuding a sense of rigidity yet homeliness inherent in the texture of felt. The hanging presentation alludes to an absence or void, evoking contemplation on themes of identity, presence, and materiality.
