Nic Hess
dal 9/7/2012 al 27/10/2012
Segnalato da
9/7/2012
Nic Hess
Swiss Institute, New York
The Birds. Swiss artist has designed a site-specific mural which begins on facade and extends outward to encompass the rolling screen shutter: a spiraling graphic of birds spins from out and around the center of the building, it touches on themes of migration and impermanence.
Acclaimed for his manipulation of traditional art mediums— painting, drawing and collage, Swiss artist Nic Hess bridges art history, pop culture and graphic arts traditions.
Commissioned by Swiss Institute, Hess has designed a site-specific mural which begins on façade and extends outward to encompass the rolling screen shutter. This strategy maximizes all possible surface area and presents viewable art during the daytime as well as evening hours.
Hess’ design, a spiraling graphic of birds spins from out and around the center of the building; it touches on themes of migration and impermanence. Hess kicks off this new façade program, which will change twice per year and brings together the vibrant, vernacular of sign painting with the artistic strategy of abstraction and pop.
Reception: Tue Jul 10 6pm
Swiss Institute
18 Wooster Street - New York NY 10013
Gallery Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 6 PM
Free entry