Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Frozen through Time

The forming of ice crystals over a lengthy period of time on artist Juan Carlos Delgado's installment of this classic style (bronze or copper?) bust proves intriguing to say the least... both visually and conceptually.

The ice formation is affected by, of course, any form of heat including the turning on and off of lights within the room, human interaction or any other changes in temperature.. providing a unique sense of interaction.. making it interactive or multimedia art.

The symbolism in this exhibit is accentuated further by the addition of Delgado's wife's hands embracing a single flame... although I'd imagine a single flame might not be enough to keep you warm in this installation, so be sure to double up and bring a scarf when viewing... (related article)

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