Etty Yaniv's 'Run Off' Installation at DUMBO's Main Window Explores Environmental Anxiety
From December 20, 2019, to February 13, 2020, Etty Yaniv's installation 'Run Off' redefined the Main Window in DUMBO, located at 1 Main Street, Brooklyn. Utilizing recycled materials alongside her photography, the exhibit showcased a striking black-and-white image of water cascading down subway stairs, a nod to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The dominant blue hues underscored themes of conservation, while the historic gold framing lent a sense of grandeur. Reflections of viewers at night emphasized humanity's impact on the environment. This installation, continuing Main Window's tradition since 1980, sparked conversations about ecological awareness and examined windows as symbols of environmental issues across time.
Key facts
- Etty Yaniv created site-specific installation 'Run Off'
- Installation ran from December 20, 2019 through February 13, 2020
- Located at Main Window, 1 Main Street between Plymouth and Water streets in Brooklyn
- Utilized recycled materials including ribbon, plastic, paper ephemera and photography
- Featured black-and-white photograph of water rushing down subway stairs
- Evoked memories of Hurricane Sandy's devastation in affected neighborhoods
- Main Window has featured Brooklyn-based artists since 1980
- Installation transformed restricted space through strategic use of materials and reflections
Entities
Artists
- Etty Yaniv
Institutions
- Main Window
Locations
- DUMBO
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- 1 Main Street
- Plymouth Street
- Water Street