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22-MAR-2009

Ensnared, New York City, New York, 2009

This reclining classical figure, which sits on top of a pediment over one of the doorways of the New York Appellate Court Building opposite Madison Square Park, is called “Evening.” I under expose my image to give it an environmental context worthy of its name. One third of the building’s construction budget in 1900 was devoted to art – a national competition was held to determine the list of sculptors who would work on the project. A mesh net surrounds the figure, in case any of the 109-year-old sculpture should break loose of its moorings. It ensnares “Evening,” and makes it linger.

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Phil Douglis13-Apr-2009 15:43
The reflected light, playing upon the sculpted figure in the deep shadows, create a sense of mystery and timelessness. Thanks, Chris, for enjoying this image.
Chris Sofopoulos13-Apr-2009 09:50
Again a fantastic use of light upon forms!
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