William Leavitt's 'Telemetry' at Greene Naftali explores simulated domestic spaces through installation
From April 21 to May 21, 2016, Greene Naftali in New York hosted 'Telemetry,' an exhibition by William Leavitt. This showcase included three sculptural installations and several works on paper, delving into themes of domestic simulation and spatial uncertainty. Among the featured pieces were Telemetry Set (2016), which illustrated a contemporary home setting; The Small Laboratory (2015), a vibrant display of devices and flora under red lighting; and Arctic Earth (2013), which presented a video of a spinning globe. Leavitt’s creations, rooted in his Los Angeles upbringing, emphasize artificial constructs and encourage viewer engagement, with works like Landscape with Exercycle and Interior (1991) contributing to spatial disorientation. The exhibition's checklist highlighted the significance of Leavitt's sculptures alongside his drawings.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: April 21 to May 21, 2016
- Location: Greene Naftali, 508 W 26th Street, New York
- Featured three installations: Telemetry Set (2016), The Small Laboratory (2015), Arctic Earth (2013)
- Includes works on paper like Landscape with Exercycle and Interior (1991)
- Leavitt's work influenced by Los Angeles milieu and entertainment industry façades
- Installations deliberately expose their artificial construction when viewed from side angles
- Creates formal correspondences between objects (plants mirroring lamps, bamboo matching cylinders)
- Functions as telemeters communicating intimacy through distance
Entities
Artists
- William Leavitt
Institutions
- Greene Naftali
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles