ARGENTUM
The Bronx Museum of the Arts | Bronx, NY
2024
Media: LEDs, diffusion and reflective material, custom lighting sequence, electrical hardware, stainless steel.
Dimensions: 9 ft x 5 ft 4 in x 5 ft 4 in
ARGENTUM, by Grimanesa Amoros, contemplates the city’s essence, recognizing steel as one of its fundamental building blocks. Within the composition of ARGENTUM, two distinctive sections converge, symbolizing the juxtaposition between the island of Manhattan and the neighboring borough of the Bronx.
The left section embodies Manhattan, serving as the starting point for New York’s relentless expansion throughout the ages, eventually reaching the vibrant landscapes of the Bronx. This dual representation encapsulates the dynamic growth and profound development that has characterized the city’s evolution.
ARGENTUM connects with The Bronx Museum’s main aim: to connect the vibrant New York City artist community to all the citizens and its boroughs.
The Museum has many initiatives for the artist community, one of them being The AIM Program, which, since the 1980s, has supported emerging artists with career management and professional practices transformative presence in Manhattan, which is close to Grimanesa Amoros’s heart who was a participant in the program.
ARGENTUM is a lighting sculpture expressing its vibrant community’s connection and essence.
Description: The lighting Sculpture captures the essence of New York City, uniting two iconic boroughs: Manhattan, a symbol of the city’s relentless growth, and the Bronx, with its vibrant landscapes. ARGENTUM bridges these boroughs, aligning with The Bronx Museum’s mission to connect New York’s artist community with residents across all neighborhoods through their AIM program. We want to thank Martin Weinstein and Teresa Liszka, especially for their generous support, which has helped bring this vision to life, and for contributing to the vision for this piece in Memory of Holly Block.
