Malcolm MacDougall’s “Microscopic
Landscape 2010” is a sculpture located in Union Square, just outside the
entrance to the park. It’s big and red, and yet it fits in with the hustle and
bustle dynamic of Union Square in Lower Manhattan. Since it is big, it commands
attention. I noticed it immediately because of the size and color, and thought
about the relevance of the placement. There must be a specific reason why the
artist would want to display this outdoor installation in a busy location.
Perhaps the artist’s intention for the sculpture is for people to stop in the
middle of their busy day and notice the movement in the artwork. I noticed
tourists and local pedestrians took the time to examine the sculpture. They
took pictures of the pieces by itself and standing next to it. I thought it
attracted a little too much attention because that particular area isn’t very
big, there’s traffic zooming by really closely, and there was the crowd of
people huddled by the artwork. If the sculpture were located in a less dense
neighborhood like Gramercy, it most likely wouldn’t have the reception it does
now. The sense of movement wouldn’t be parallel to a quieter neighborhood. The
intention of the piece would be lost in translation. The purpose is to draw
attention to the sculpture and notice the subtle movement.
Citation:
Malcolm D. MacDougall
"Microscopic Landscape 2010"
Metal
2010
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