Switchback, 2019

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, CT

“Switchback,” the first of two architectural installations for “Close to the Line,” with paintings by Mari Rantanen, curated by Barbara O’Brien.

“Switchback incorporates a yellow platform – an outcropping – that extends from the perimeter of the already significantly scaled sculpture: it is an invitation to the viewer to come closer, to stand on and in the work of art.” – Barbara O’Brien, curator

 

Dimensions: 10 ½’ x 17’ x 24’

Materials: Wood, paint, stain

Photo: Paul Mutino

The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds comprised of a yellow platform surrounded by tall, wood frame structures supporting large, painted arcs.
The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds with paintings by Mari Rantanen.
Detail of painted wood frame in the installation, "Switchback."
The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds.
The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds comprised of a yellow platform surrounded by tall, wood frame structures supporting large, painted arcs.
The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds with paintings by Mari Rantanen.
Detail of painted wood frame in the installation, "Switchback."
The installation, "Switchback," by Kirsten Reynolds.
Switchback, 2019
Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, CT

“Switchback,” the first of two architectural installations for “Close to the Line,” with paintings by Mari Rantanen, curated by Barbara O’Brien.

“Switchback incorporates a yellow platform – an outcropping – that extends from the perimeter of the already significantly scaled sculpture: it is an invitation to the viewer to come closer, to stand on and in the work of art.” – Barbara O’Brien, curator

 

Dimensions: 10 ½’ x 17’ x 24’

Materials: Wood, paint, stain

Photo: Paul Mutino

Funding for this site made possible in part by the NH State Council on the Arts