Alain Kirili's Wall Sculptures at American Academy of Arts and Letters
French sculptor Alain Kirili is featuring his unique wall sculptures at the American Academy of Arts and Letters' 2019 Invitational Exhibition of Visual Arts in Spanish Harlem. A notable work, named Ascension, comprises a triptych of vibrant colors and forged metal, set in a distinctive niche. Kirili’s artistic technique involved using various forged metal components to create spatial elements, allowing his pieces to extend into the viewer's space. The exhibition will continue until April 7, welcoming visitors from Thursday to Sunday, between 1 and 4 p.m., located at Audubon Terrace, between 155th and 156th Streets on Broadway.
Key facts
- Alain Kirili is a French-born American sculptor.
- Ascension is a three-paneled dialogue of flat colors and forged metals.
- The work is displayed at the 2019 Invitational Exhibition of Visual Arts.
- Venue: American Academy of Arts and Letters in Spanish Harlem.
- Kirili's wall sculptures use forged metal elements mounted to articulate space.
- Rectangular color areas suggest the wall as a page for sculptural syntax.
- Color choices are intuited relative to sculptural elements and site.
- Exhibition dates: through April 7, Thursdays–Sundays, 1–4 p.m.
Entities
Artists
- Alain Kirili
Institutions
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
Locations
- Spanish Harlem
- New York City
- United States
- Audubon Terrace
- Broadway between 155 and 156 Streets