Scientist walks/lumbers into a gallery opening.

Scientist sees molecular biology everywhere.

Scientist feels epigenetically influenced.

An exhibition touching on biomorphism in the basement of a corner space lifts patrons to the mansards.

Oren Pinhassi’s Losing Face had its opening reception at Lehmann Maupin NYC on September 10th.

The $cience

LM Communication Director Adriana Elgarresta described Losing Face as a story of “fluidity” and incorporating “Israeli architecture”. She revealed that the stones used in all five sculptures were collected by the artist and welding shaped the sand and burlap.

Staying grounded when the only thing that is constant is change, especially in our domains, underscores the defining principles of adaptation. The obligation to evolve is the pinnacle of surviving in the face of unbending destruction. The stone bases on these reminds me of the strength of that.

Nuclear Infiltration

Knocking on blobitectural “windows” akin to nuclear pores. Both grant exchange with the outside world as much as they prohibit that advantage.

(Double) Helix Unzipped

Two complimentary strands standing tall awaiting the process of replication. Here stands the building design, the blueprint.

Building Blocks

Amino acids attach in a step-wise fashion. The roof cannot be put on without the foundation.

Molecules (Molecular Dynamics)

Elements become cemented into complex configurations. These structures support the demands of the final product.

Give Us Strength

Myosin proteins allow movement and contraction. Long globular actin fibers bundle and form scaffolding to remodel within its dynamic world.

All of these structures have distinct purposes within on realm and are influenced by the extracellular environment. They remain grounded through adaption. How we live and what we live with influences our lives before birth. Epigenetics undoubtedly shape who we become and our adaptability to our surroundings. How do our surroundings adapt to us?

Architecture melds into life by allowing habitability. It is not always harmonious on a personal or global front. We can hide in our rooms, relocate to another neighborhood, or remodel. But, the concrete also crumbles to non-renewable sand.

Bottom Line

This is a beautiful exhibit. Clean and bright. Seeing these sculptures innervated and touched by the sun is missing. The adjacent Hill Art Foundation’s upstairs gallery may make that possible. See it until October 12th.