Tag: oscar tuazon

Josh Smith in ‘Marlborough Lights’ at Marlborough Gallery, LES

Given that Marlborough Gallery’s first show in its Lower East Side space was themed on pizza, an exhibition titled ‘Marlborough Lights’ had to happen sooner or later. Here, Josh Smith’s jack o’ lantern basketball lights the way back to Sadie Laska’s magically glowing, alien-like creature and Oscar Tuazon’s blocky, street-light-like lamp. (Through Aug 1st).

Josh Smith, Illuminated Jackal Lantern Basketball, ceramic, wooden stool, light bulb, socket and wire, ceramic: 8 ½ x 8 ½ inches, 2015.

Oscar Tuazon, ‘People’ at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Oscar Tuazon, 'People,' sugar maple tree, concrete, metal basketball backboard and hoop, 2012. Photo by Jason Wyche.
Oscar Tuazon, ‘People,’ sugar maple tree, concrete, metal basketball backboard and hoop, 2012. Photo by Jason Wyche.

Known for overtaking galleries with his wood and concrete constructions, Oscar Tuazon’s new site-specific sculptures on the Brooklyn waterfront have space to breath.  Here, a sugar maple, concrete, backboard and hoop come together to form ‘People,’ a sculpture inviting folks to play a role in cleaning up the Brooklyn waterfront by having a little fun.  (Organized by the Public Art Fund, Tuazon’s sculptures are on view at Brooklyn Bridge Park.)