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| Broken Bridge II, 2012 (High Line Park, NYC) |
There is a phenomenal exhibition of African artist El Anatsui going on at the Brooklyn Museum right now that is guaranteed to enrich your life and feed your soul no matter what your area of interest or cultural background. Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui is closing on August 18th and I would urge anyone in the area to not miss this wonderful opportunity of experiencing these works in person since works such as these have to be experienced in person. But for those who can't make it to New York, as the saying goes, if Muhammad can't go to the mountain then I will try to bring the mountain to Muhammad.
In my opinion a great work of art should go beyond the boundaries set by its creator to impose a journey that is unique to each individual observer. Anatsui's work accomplishes this goal perfectly. Although the artist's African heritage is quoted as the source of his ingenuity, Anatsui's monumental sculptures defy categorization and offer the viewer a unique, personal experience, encapsulating one in their magic which transcends their physicality. The curators at the Brooklyn Museum have done such a spectacular job in putting together this exhibit that I want my readers to have the full experience of seeing this show, which is why I will say nothing further and let the pictures and the gallery labels tell the whole story.
Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui at the Brooklyn Museum exhibit...