"Solar Rhythms" Review

Tomás Saraceno’s solo show ‘Solar Rhythms’ at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery is on display through June 9, 2018.  This otherworldly show is at the cross section of art and science and the installation and videos feel like they are straight from an elegant science fiction movie set.  Giant orbs float like a space station, or more specifically a high altitude weather balloon.  The all black and white palette almost makes you feel as if you are in an old film, or a guest star in the moon landing footage.  Ghostly lights cast ethereal silhouettes around the room

   The sculpture works also contain an audio element.  There is a tension in the soundscape present with the work.   The audio is gathered from the sculptures and a machine interprets data from the vibrations of the strings attached to the forms.  As the air in the room shifts and stirs the works seem to breath.

    Videos and additional sculptural works were available upstairs.  The video is displayed in an artful way with abstract forms majestically gliding over a bold landscape like a kite or UFO.  It’s nice to see the pieces in their environment in Argentina.  The video further shows how the DIY kits gather data with the customizable art machines

    Tanya Bonakdar Gallery retains Tomás Saraceno as a regular in their roster,  stop by to see this show and others.  Don’t forget to follow @sharks_eat_meat for daily art and reviews, and please share our site with your friends.