Shay Frisch's Electromagnetic Installation at ZAC Palermo
Shay Frisch, an Israeli artist born in Tel Aviv in 1963, showcases 'campo 121745_B_N' at ZAC, a repurposed hangar in Palermo. This installation comprises countless identical black and white adapters that form monochrome modules, generating magnetic fields while transmitting energy and light. It reflects the water system of the nearby Zisa Castle, a 12th-century landmark, symbolizing the cultural blend present in Palermo. Frisch’s creation combines elements of minimalism with kinetic optical art, drawing inspiration from Jewish mysticism. A vibrant red beam illuminates a circular form, with concentric circles radiating light reminiscent of the Kabbalah's Ein Sof. Curator Achille Bonito Oliva characterizes the piece as 'illuminated,' emphasizing its dynamic interplay of light and shadow.
Key facts
- Shay Frisch is an Israeli artist born in 1963 in Tel Aviv.
- The installation is titled 'campo 121745_B_N'.
- It is located at ZAC, a former hangar turned exhibition space in Palermo.
- The work uses hundreds of thousands of identical white and black adapters.
- The adapters generate extensive magnetic fields.
- The installation references the water system of the nearby Zisa Castle (Al Aziz).
- The Zisa Castle is a 12th-century Arab-Norman construction.
- The work draws on Kabbalistic concepts like Ein Sof and the ten Sephirot.
- Curator Achille Bonito Oliva wrote the accompanying text.
- The installation was presented in 2018.
Entities
Artists
- Shay Frisch
Institutions
- ZAC
- Artribune
Locations
- Palermo
- Italy
- Tel Aviv
- Israel
- Zisa Castle
- Al Aziz