Raphael Taylor's Hand-Crafted Steel Ceiling Installation at Louis B. James Gallery
Raphael Taylor's installation CS-B (2015) occupies the basement of Louis B. James gallery, featuring a drop ceiling made from hundreds of hand-crafted galvanized steel tiles. Each tile was individually created by the artist, despite its mass-produced appearance, and installed by him. The reflective overhead piece drew puzzled reactions from opening attendees, contrasting with Bret Slater's vibrant acrylic paintings displayed upstairs, which attracted a larger crowd. Pre-existing architectural elements like twin fluorescent bulbs and two pairs of air vents enhance the installation's alien quality. The exhibition runs from October 25 to November 29 at 143B Orchard Street in New York, with contact available at 212 533 4670. Taylor's work transforms the space into a futuristic meditation area, distinct from the more conventional art show above.
Key facts
- Raphael Taylor installed CS-B (2015) at Louis B. James gallery
- The work is a drop ceiling composed of hundreds of hand-crafted galvanized steel tiles
- Each tile was individually created by Taylor, giving a mass-produced appearance
- The installation is in the basement space of the gallery
- It contrasts with Bret Slater's vibrant acrylic paintings shown upstairs
- Pre-existing elements like twin fluorescent bulbs and air vents add to its alien nature
- The exhibition is on view from October 25 to November 29
- Location is 143B Orchard Street in New York, with contact 212 533 4670
Entities
Artists
- Raphael Taylor
- Bret Slater
- NOAH DILLON
Institutions
- Louis B. James
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Orchard Street
- Delancey
- Rivington