Roxy Paine's 'Denuded Lens' Exhibition at Marianne Boesky Gallery Explores Machine Aesthetics and Labor

The exhibition 'Denuded Lens' by Roxy Paine took place at Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York City from September 4 to October 18, 2014. This showcase included new sculptures crafted from maple wood, featuring themes of surveillance and workplace environments, emphasizing the contrast between handcraft and machine production. Among the works, 'Checkpoint' (2014) stands out as a life-size airport security diorama equipped with operational fluorescent lights. Earlier dioramas illustrated settings such as a fast food restaurant and a power plant control room. Notable pieces like 'Speech Impediment' merge a bullhorn with a chainsaw, while 'Machine of Indeterminacy' and 'Scrutiny' challenge the distinctions between handmade and machine-made art. Ken Johnson reviewed the exhibition in The New York Times, praising Paine's artistic depth and historical context.