The Luminous Art of Shih Chieh Huang


This exhibit wasn't in an art museum but in the National Museum of Natural History.

The creatures inflated and deflated along with beautiful lighting in the Ocean Hall. The one piece integrated a computer screen housing the eyes. The wires didn't seem out of place when you consider how much they look at home in an underwater atmosphere. This exhibit was heavily attended and it wasn't the easiest place to stand and observe. I did my best but I didn't get a chance to appreciate all the nuances.Some of Huang's materials used  to construct the creatures were garbage bags, tape, fans, computers, ink and Mr. Clean. This exhibit ended on January 8, 2012.










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