Sculpture Center Reaction

    The Sculpture Center is a non for profit institutions that displays contemporary sculptures. The actual building resembles an old warehouse. The center has high ceilings with brick walls and also the beams of the building are visible. The works that are displayed here are large and or seem like underground work. Three works of art the captured my interest were "Cheshire" (on tilt), "Backend Trick", and "Constellation". These artworks in relation to the building fit perfectly. "Cheshire" is a billboard size vinyl print of a smile hung vertically on a tilt. This kind of display works in The Sculpture Center because of their high ceilings and arena like atmosphere. The "Backend Trick "is a colossal figure painted red inside a circus tent. This figure also makes a good display in the Center because of the high ceilings. "Constellation" is a series of broken mirrors shaped into stars placed on the floor. When the lights are aimed at the mirrors the light is then reflected onto the brick wall creating images of illuminated stars. These artworks will not have the same effect in other galleries other than the sculpture center because of their enormous sizes and the sculpting center's raw appearance. The artwork changes the setting of the building from an old warehouse to almost a circus like art gallery. The three works of art work together to set the mood of being in an actual circus performance. The larger pieces create a surreal experience that makes the viewer feel as if he or she has been shrunk and is now on a table looking up at figurines.



Sandford Biggers
"Constellation", "Backend Trick ", "Cheshire"
2011