Heather Rowe's Disorienting Installation at D'Amelio Terras Explores Perception and Domesticity
Heather Rowe's exhibition, titled 'Trouble Everyday,' took place at D'Amelio Terras in New York City from May 8 to June 19, 2010. The installation showcased slender pathways made of skeletal scaffolding, utilizing materials such as wood, steel, and mirrors to create a disorienting atmosphere. A sign warned guests to remain mindful of their surroundings, which was ironically interpreted, as the artwork aimed to disrupt spatial awareness. Influences from artists like Dan Graham, Gordon Matta-Clark, and Robert Smithson were present, albeit less pronounced in material choice. Eye-level shelves displayed rhomboid mirrors, hinting at domestic themes. Greg Lindquist reviewed the exhibition for artcritical, likening it to Anne Truitt's sculptures that prioritize viewer safety.
Key facts
- Heather Rowe's exhibition 'Trouble Everyday' was held at D'Amelio Terras from May 8 to June 19, 2010
- The installation featured narrow passages with mirrors causing disorientation and blurring of interior and exterior space
- Materials included wood, steel, plexiglass, drywall, wallpaper, carpet, molding, and paint
- A placard advised visitors to be aware of their surroundings, interpreted as ironic due to the work's dislocating effects
- Influences referenced include Dan Graham, Gordon Matta-Clark, and Robert Smithson
- The work incorporated decorative moldings and mirrors suggesting domestic commentary
- Rowe's materials were noted as overly refined compared to Gordon Matta-Clark's raw building chunks
- The review was written by Greg Lindquist for artcritical and compared the installation to Anne Truitt's sculptures
Entities
Artists
- Heather Rowe
- Anne Truitt
- Dan Graham
- Gordon Matta-Clark
- Robert Smithson
- Kurt Schwitters
- Greg Lindquist
Institutions
- D'Amelio Terras
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- 525 West 22nd Street