Landing
Landing was created on the roof of my apartment in Crown Heights Brooklyn. The piece is composed of 54 nails surrounding a rounded triangular shape that has been painted white. The nails have oxidized and become an umber color. I used different colored monofiliment to create a gradation from warm colors on the exterior to cool colors in the center. Asphalt on the roof that has been kicked up by rain has begun collecting around the perimeter of the piece, creating another unexpected gradation. Throughout the day the piece takes on many appearances. At noon it is a blinding pattern of reflected light. When it is in the shade it looks more like a tricky airbrush technique. Over time it will take on many more appearances, eventually dissipating. I’m exploring whether art carries meaning if made and seen in relative isolation. My ideal scenario for someone viewing Landing is accidentally, like coming upon a species of flower you have never seen before in a place you are familiar with.
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