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Leo Villareal at Pace Gallery

Can you capture the feeling of a sunset and make it last?  New media artist Leo Villareal has explained that his latest ‘digital sculptures’ – LED lights and electronics behind acrylic panels – at Chelsea’s Pace Gallery, have a similar effect to watching natural phenomena.  Titled ‘Interstellar’ and inspired by images from space, including photos from the James Webb Telescope, the new wall-mounted works manifest in a range of palettes, from calming blue/greens to blazing yellow/orange tones.  Powered by custom coding, the imagery constantly morphs, enticing viewers to linger.  (On view through April 29th).

Leo Villareal, installation view of ‘Interstellar’ at Pace Gallery, April 2023.

Leo Villareal at Pace Gallery

Leo Villareal’s light sculptures have transformed the San Francisco Bay Bridge, the walkway between buildings at DC’s National Gallery and many other high profile sites. On a smaller scale but with no less mesmerizing impact, Villareal has transformed Pace Gallery’s 24th Street location with hanging stainless steel bars displaying an ever-changing combination of LED lights. (On view through June 17th).

Leo Villareal, Ellipse, LEDs, stainless steel, electrical hardware and custom software, 17’ 6 ¾ inches x 10’ 7 ¼ inches x 20’ 5 ¾ inches, 2017.

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).