FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You
– Works and Installation by FAILE
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“We’re thinking about time, the rapturous pulse of existence, and the artifacts we give life to — both as forms and ideas along the way.”
In FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You, ten towering quilted columns, traditionally symbols of strength and permanence, are transformed into dynamic, colorful structures that reflect the fluid, ever changing nature of life. Each column, composed of a myriad of fabrics and patterns, represents a unique fragment of existence, celebrating the complexity of our experiences, memory, and form. The juxtaposition of rigid classical forms with textured, flowing fabric illustrates the tension and harmony inherent in the riot of existence. Together, these moments create a structure that is both robust and intricately beautiful.
FAILE (pronounced “fail”) is a Brooklyn based artistic collaboration between Patrick McNeil (b. 1975) and Patrick Miller (b. 1976). They have been working together for 26 years.
This exhibition is curated by Josef Zimmerman, Curator of Contemporary Art and is supported by the Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation.