Scott Reeder USA, b. 1970
365.8 x 182.9 x 182.9 cm
The piece could be read on multiple levels. On one level, it is a solitary, anthropomorphic object with no meaning other than its own existence. On another hand, it is an aesthetic relic that through its material qualities transforms the space in which it is hung, creating a transcendent, contemplative atmosphere. Additionally, the work plays with art historical tropes, imitating the gestural painting style associated with Abstract Expressionism, while incorporating elements of the Light and Space Movement and conceptual art. Reeder has created several other neon works, all of which involve text. This piece could thus also be thought of as being calligraphic: an abstract expression of a writerly line.