Roxy Paine's Stainless Steel Dendroid 'Maelstrom' Transforms Met Roof Garden
From April 28, 2009, to October 25, 2009, Roxy Paine's stainless steel piece 'Maelstrom' was showcased at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This installation represents a progression in Paine's 'Dendroid' series, utilizing welded stainless steel tubing to investigate organic shapes. It merges the lines between natural formations and networks, highlighting Paine's intricate welding skills. The artwork engages with both the museum's architecture and Central Park, featuring reflective surfaces and fragile designs. It draws parallels to David Smith's 1965 sculpture 'Becca' and the 2005 installation 'The Gates' by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Met's roof garden, located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, provides a panoramic view, subject to weather conditions.
Key facts
- Roxy Paine's 'Maelstrom' was installed on the Met's roof garden from April 28, 2009 to October 25, 2009.
- The work is part of Paine's 'Dendroid' series of stainless steel tree-like sculptures.
- The installation site is the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
- Paine's earlier series include 'Replicants' (plastic plant reproductions) and automated machines like SCUMAK and Paint Dipper.
- The sculpture's form references organic branching, neurology, and rhizomatic networks.
- David Smith's 1965 stainless steel work 'Becca' is displayed inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Paine's previous public sculptures include 'Bluff' (2002) in Central Park and 'Conjoined' (2007) in Madison Square Park.
- The roof garden offers views of Central Park, and access is limited to fair weather.
Entities
Artists
- Roxy Paine
- David Smith
- Christo
- Jeanne-Claude
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Madison Square Park
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Central Park