Sarah Sze's 2015 exhibition at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery blends everyday objects with cosmic themes
The exhibition by Sarah Sze at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York took place from September 10 to October 17, 2015. It showcased 2015 artworks crafted from everyday items such as Q-tips and stones, as well as paint, chalk, and technology. Curator Russell Ferguson likened her creations to a failed scientific experiment. Various supports displayed paint, with white sheets resembling gallery walls. Among the highlighted pieces were Night Standing, Mirror with Landscape Leaning (Fragment Series), and Lost Image Standing. The upstairs section featured Grey Matter, which included a ceramic element, while Hammock drew inspiration from Robert Rauschenberg's Bed. Measuring Stick presented a mix of cluttered objects and video projectors displaying NASA's Voyager 1 feed. Due to the delicate nature of the installations, visitor numbers were restricted, promoting thoughtful interaction.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: September 10 to October 17, 2015
- Location: Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, 521 West 21st Street, New York
- Artist: Sarah Sze
- Curator Russell Ferguson compared Sze's work to a scientific experiment run off the rails
- Works combined everyday materials with technology and traditional art elements
- Paint was prominently used, including on floor and wall pieces
- Specific works included Night Standing, Mirror with Landscape Leaning, and Measuring Stick
- NASA's Voyager 1 feed was streamed in Measuring Stick
Entities
Artists
- Sarah Sze
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Russell Ferguson
Institutions
- Tanya Bonakdar Gallery
- NASA
Locations
- New York
- United States