Thursday, October 6, 2011

Richard Serra

Richard Serra "Cycle," 2011 via Gagosian Gallery

Groundbreaking minimalist artist Richard Serra’s latest sculptures are perhaps the highlight of Chelsea’s fall art season. “Junction” and “Cycle” are walls of thirteen-foot high weatherproof steel, sandblasted to a range of rusty oranges and browns. Enter and wander through tight tunnels that lean in then suddenly peel away and spill out into broad spirals. This cinematic experience feels like discovering and getting lost in a desert cave, both delightful and somewhat intimidating. Serra provides plenty of replay value as there are several ways to make your way through this maze of metal ribbons. Inevitable and sudden encounters with fellow viewers force a rare, shared experience.

Junction/Cycle is now on view at Gagosian Gallery (24th St.) in Chelsea until November 26th.

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