Wednesday, April 7, 2010
News Time and Place: Another dimension
Posted by Joeff Davis @joeffly on Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:21 PM
This photo was taken at an empty storefront. On the inside of the space are a series of metallic-looking human shapes that reflect what is going on outside on Edgewood Avenue. I liked the image because of its multi-dimensionality and graphic qualities. It reminds me of an abstract painting.
(Photo by Joeff Davis)
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I saw an installation like this in San Francisco in the early 1990's. It seems to me that I saw something similar in New York City in the late '80s. Whoever this artist is sure does have longevity. Dang, I love how the "people" interact with their surroundings. GREAT ART!
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The Artist is John Morse.. what a great way to artistically beautify the ever increasing empty store fronts surrounding us.. Way to go John...!!!
what a great surprise to see these figures featured in creative loafing! it is not just coincidence that they resemble installations in nyc in the 1980s and sf in 1990s, as i was fortunate enough to do similar installations in both cities then, tho those figures (of similar subject, size and suspension) were made of black plastic. it was from those interpretations that the metallic figures of atlanta evolved. the nyc installations took place at, among other venues, socrates sculpture park in long island city, queens, and the loft home of sculptor mark di suvero. in san francisco, it was the sf contract design center in SOMA. the atlanta installation photographed in creative loafing was originally exhibited as "Inside" a site-specific installation at wm turner gallery at stove works on krog st last fall (my thanks to the gallery). subsequently, the owners of the empty retail space at randolph and edgewood were kind enough to let me transfer the work there. btw, my second one-person exhibit at wm turner, "Flat Out," is slated to open thursday, may 20th, with a reception from 7-10 (everyone welcome). it, too, will aim to play within the context of space and dimensions. thanks much to joeff davis and creative loafing for such a great hat tip! jm
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