Illuminated from within and enveloped in crocheted and knitted elements, this installation is emblematic of Alex Trimino’s multi-media practice. While initially disinclined to knit, crochet, and weave—seeing these processes as tied to domestic labor in her native Colombia—Trimino explored them anew with a geometrical interest. Incorporating both craft materials like yarn and fiber with high tech ones like micro-controlled neon, she examines the intersectionality of technology, gender, and societal norms. A delicate balance between continuity and change, this installation encourages viewers to reflect on how the past informs the present.
Lowe Creative Projects invites site-specific installations by emerging and mid-career artists to foster creativity and experimentation. One of the benefits of activating this space is that the art can be seen by all passersby, day, and night. The public can also view the progression of each installation, inviting them into a process that is more typically hidden. Guest curated by Lance Fung.
Sponsors
This project was made possible by the Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation. Additional support was provided by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Coral Gables; Beaux Arts Miami; Lowe members; and Oolite Arts.
