(Image courtesy of the artist and Perry Rubenstein Gallery, New York (c) Richard Woods)
I have been passing by the Lever House building on 390 Park Avenue for the past couple of weeks and always admire the beautiful decorations. The other day I couldn't help myself any longer and walked in to find out who created this distinct work of art. Sure enough, London installation artist,
Richard Woods is behind this magnificent work! Woods installed victorian inspired panels of colorful wood on the benches, steel columns and even the floors of the Lever House lobby and outdoor courtyard. The colors are visually stimulating and the Victorian inspiration is such a departure of the modernist Lever House that its surprising it works so well! The installation called "Port Sunlight" reminds me of the fresh designs of the recently closed Domino Magazine. That magazine used to give me such inspiration, that I was sad to see it go! It is such a treat to see these exhibits in New York City - if you haven't passed by the Lever House, the installation is ongoing until January 31, 2010 so I would go check it out!
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