EXHIBITION

FLOW.16

Randalls Island Park, New York, New York, 05/14/2016

Randalls Island Park

ABOUT

Inspired by the concept of a fitness “boot camp” and by Randall’s Island Park’s history and role as a site for sports, my work Spartan Follies will aim to lure visitors into physical and recreational interaction. It will offer an ironically un-“Spartan” invitation through flashy forms, playful materials, and saturated colors; more than the idealized promise of a gym or a workout, my “follies” will evoke a children’s playground, calling viewers to explore, play and be creative with these non-precious, interactive works of art. The works will stand as objects for both contemplation and active use, shifting from object to tool, depending on public interaction, and thus will invite visitors to explore the intersection between objectification and functionality. This shifting – and the playful reuse of leftover, inexpensive and readymade materials – will also reflect the continued adaptation, transformation and reinvention of Randall’s Island, in its different historical roles within New York City. If you want to see more about my process, please click here

Organized by the Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Randall's Island Park Alliance, FLOW.16 features newly commissioned works by Tim Clifford, Tracie Hervy, Samantha Holmes and Denise Treizman. 

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APT ARTISTS ON VIEW

Denise Treizman

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