Ishmael Randall-Weeks b. 1976
Biombo (Desert Displacement), 2023
Mirror, glass, steel
310 x 180 x 40 cm
122 x 70 7/8 x 15 3/4 in
(9 Panels)
122 x 70 7/8 x 15 3/4 in
(9 Panels)
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Biombo is the most experimental piece in the exhibition, emphasizing its connection to the desert and its transformative nature. The artwork incorporates a two-way mirror, symbolizing both surveillance and the...
Biombo is the most experimental piece in the exhibition, emphasizing its connection to the desert and its transformative nature. The artwork incorporates a two-way mirror, symbolizing both surveillance and the imagery of solar panels receiving energy. The use of “Desert Sunset” glass adds a futuristic aspect to the display, highlighting the playfulness of puzzle works, and the constant transformation within the piece itself. Ishmael explores the viewer's participation and self-reflection, referring to more metaphorical dimensions of the works and evoking notions of public and private space. The work also touches upon the importance of craftsmanship in creating custom hinges and the challenge of designing floating structures.