ARGENTUM Sculpture

ARGENTUM draws inspiration from the renovated Landmark Building on 80 White St. The industrialism of lower Manhattan influenced steel as the material choice of the piece. Throughout New York’s history, Manhattan was the hub of industry. Due to this boom in city wealth, I began to think about the building blocks of the city. 80 White Street has become home to the Bronx Museum’s Artist in Marketplace (AIM) Program, which can be found on the second floor of the building. Although AIM’s original headquarters was in the Bronx, it has relocated to Manhattan. This program aims to connect artists to the art world, much like how steel supports an entire building. ARGENTUM is comprised of two main sections. The left side is based on the island Manhattan, while the right represents the Bronx. New York started in lower Manhattan and expanded all the way to the Bronx. These two boroughs represent the limits of the city and the development of the future. The relationship between 80 White Street’s steel foundation and AIM’s new future in Manhattan inspired me to combine two vital parts of the building; it’s foundation and residents. I decided to use stainless steel, but not the conventional reflective one. The stainless steel that’s being used is mirrored, but not as much to where the viewer can see their perfect reflection. The image one sees is blurred and slightly skewed, making it seem almost like silver, hence the name ARGENTUM. As the piece occupies most of the entrance, the viewer is constantly interacting with it. When entering and exiting the building, the observer sees themselves, but much like light’s speed, it can never be fully captured and only appreciated in movement. Description: ARGENTUM is a new site-specific commission by AIM Program of Bronx Museum. The 9-foot wide sculpture, located at the future home of the extended AIM program in Lower Manhattan at 80 White Street, connects the island of Manhattan and the Bronx.

Sculpture:Lights on LEDs

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:108 W x 64 H x 64 D in

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