As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for art and technology, I must say that Olafur Eliasson’s “OPEN” exhibition at MOCA LA was a mind-bending, immersive experience that transcended traditional boundaries between gaming, art, and science. The kaleidoscopic vision of this artist resonated deeply with my own fascination for virtual worlds and optical illusions.
In the art of Olafur Eliasson, colors, light, and geometric shapes harmoniously clash, creating otherworldly pieces. For almost three decades, this Icelandic-Danish artist has delved into the boundaries of perception, crafting whimsical artworks that encourage viewers to ponder their connections with one another and nature. Akin to his renowned Tate Modern installation, Eliasson’s latest creations resonate within the vast spaces of MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary – marking his first museum solo exhibition in Los Angeles.
In partnership with Getty’s wider scientific art project called PST ART, the exhibit named OPEN showcases a set of grand optical tools designed to interact with viewers, offering striking sensory encounters that delve into ideas of self, awareness, and engagement regarding themes of embodiment, perception, and interaction.
The opening of the exhibition features Eliasson’s “Kaleidoscopic Towers,” encouraging visitors to explore beneath towering structures filled with mirrors, which adjust based on your movements and the passing hours. In the following space, you’ll encounter “Your Changing Atmosphere” and “Kaleidoscopes of Uncertainty,” a smaller rhombic triacontahedron and triangular apparatus that delve deeper into themes of light and form.
A striking exhibit, requiring no viewer interaction, is named “Weather-Drawing Observatory for the Future“. This autonomous machine continuously creates radial designs daily, inspired by genuine weather data such as temperature and solar radiation. The aim is to highlight the climate crisis. Eliasson previously shared with BOMB that people often perceive museums as merely showcasing art, but in reality, the approach to display carries significant implications regarding responsibility: How do we arrange history for visitors? How will the presentation of art from the past century be structured – monographically or thematically?
Architectural Light Play challenges the conventional methods of displaying art by altering how viewers engage with an exhibit space. Eliasson skillfully employs diverse lighting techniques, inviting the audience to perceive their surroundings unusually and heighten their senses in unexpected manners.
Dive into Eliasson’s kaleidoscopic vision, as OPEN exhibits at MOCA LA until July 6, 2025.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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2024-11-25 20:56