Four Artists Premiere Solo Shows in U.S. at SculptureCenter Through May 12th

It’s four “firsts” in one. This weekend, SculptureCenter launches simultaneous premiere presentations by Rossella Biscotti, Radamés “Juni” Figueroa, Jumana Manna and David Douard. Each artist will be showing a solo project for the first time in a U.S. institution. Biscotti’s film The Undercover Man depicts Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI agent (aka Donnie Brasco) who spent six years undercover with the Bonnano crime family, resulting in the conviction of over 100 mobsters in the 1980s. The film is part of a larger project that includes sculptures, photographs, and a publication. Juni will display a site-specific structure referencing a tree house (below) in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. The sculpture incorporates materials inspired by the tropical rain forest and urban structures found throughout the island. Manna will show a group of sculptures related to her video work, Blessed Blessed Oblivion, which examines macho culture in East Jerusalem. In his )juicy o’f the nest (above), Douard explores notions around a city’s literal and figurative underground. Mirroring systems that aren’t necessarily seen, but are essential to daily life (sewage systems, public transport, etc.), Douard creates an elaborate scheme connecting fruit, fountains, a sofa, and other elements.

Details: Spring Exhibitions, SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, opening reception, March 1st, 5 pm to 7 pm, exhibition runs from March 2 to May 12, hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 am to 6 pm (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), $5 suggested donation/$3 suggested donation for students.

Photos: SC