Rafael Lozano-Hemmer at Bitforms

A plano-convex lens dangling under three projectors creates a mesmerizing, constantly shifting pattern of light on the walls in Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s latest solo show at Bitforms.  In advance of a major exhibition of his interactive environments at the Hirshhorn this fall, the artist’s current exhibition tantalizes with small scale pieces from the past few years that evoke wonder at the intersection of technology and the natural world. (On view on the Lower East Side through Oct 21st).

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Semioptics for Spinoza, projection version, computer, 3D sensor, projectors, metal bracket, motor, Arduino processor, lens, dimensions variable, 2012.

Keyezua in ‘Refraction: New Photography of Africa and its Diaspora’ at Steven Kasher Gallery

Angolan artist Keyezua’s ‘Fortia’ series (translated as ‘Strength’) features female figures in handmade masks and dramatic red gowns posing in an eroded landscape outside Luanda.  Citing her father’s disability and early death, the artist aims to explore how her own identity developed as a young woman experiencing loss.  (In ‘Refraction:  New Photography of Africa and its Diaspora’ at Steven Kasher Gallery in Chelsea through June 2nd).

Keyezua, Fortia (1), giclée print on Hanhemuhle paper, printed 2018, 35 ½ x 23 ¾ in, 2017.

Teresita Fernandez in ‘From a Whisper to a Scream’ at Lehmann Maupin Gallery

Shortly after Teresita Fernandez made this rainbow made of acrylic cubes, she exhibited it with other sculpture to create a beautiful, stylized garden from man-made materials. With water as a theme, Fernandez also showed a swooping waterfall crafted from curving blue and white plastic alongside this rendering of light refracted in mist. (At Lehmann Maupin Gallery’s Lower East Side location through Sept 1st).

Teresita Fernandez, 3:37pm, acrylic, mixed media, 57.48 x 274.8 x .98 inches, 2001.