(born 1954 in Bruck/Mur)
Untitled, 2008, part of the Hermès series, unique example, wood, acrylic, textile, 157 x 44 x 22 cm, (K)

See:
Erwin Wurm, published by DuMont, 2009, p.60-65
I had intended to study painting, but became a sculptor by accident. So I started thinking about what sculpture could be today. This led me to the search for emptiness, possibilities, and volumes, […] the fundamental qualities of sculpting.
Erwin Wurm

From the above mentioned literature

Mathias Schwantz-Clauss spoke to Erwin Wurm about his work at the Vitra Desing Museum, Weil am Rhein – from an interview
... Several years ago you worked for Hermès, one of the world’s most prominent luxury brands. Where do you set the limit which prevents you, as an artist, from being co-opted by commerce?
There are such limits of course. I spent a long time considering whether to offer an artistic interpretation of the ‘Monde Hermès’. I finally decided to do so because it means something different today than it did twenty or thirty years ago; the fashion world has become much more finely attuned to art, and the art world is permeated by fashion. Indeed, I regard fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen as splendid artists. But first and foremost, I did no advertising for Hermès, and no single photo or motif may be used for advertising purposes; they are only permitted to exhibit the works and illustrate them in their in-house magazine. I was excited because this is a completely luxury segment. I couldn’t imagine how off pitch and unbelievable it all is. ...