Leo Villareal on the 6 train platform at Bleeker

Leo Villareal, Hive (Bleeker Street), LED tubes, custom software, electrical hardware, aluminum, stainless steel, 2012.
Leo Villareal, Hive (Bleeker Street), LED tubes, custom software, electrical hardware, aluminum, stainless steel, 2012.

Not every piece of art commissioned by the Metropolitan Transit Authority ends up looking great in the subway system, but that’s not the case with this instantly enticing new installation by noted light artist Leo Villareal titled ‘Hive (Bleeker Street)’ on the uptown 6 platform at Bleeker.  Created from LED tubes, aluminum and stainless steel, the honeycomb patterned lights constantly shift color, creating a welcome distraction for worker bees. (On permanent display).

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