CHRISTOPHER MYERS:

FEATHERS ON THE WAVES

This site-specific immersive ice skating rink created by Christopher Myers, "Feathers on the waves aimed to capture the inherent grace of the Black figure, suspended in space, radiating a sense of weightlessness and winged freedom. Situated beneath the ice and emanating color reminiscent of the artist’s work in stained glass, the functional medium skillfully contrasted fluid figures and shapes against a linear quilt-like pattern. The symmetrical forms intersected and mirrored one another, creating a cyclical movement for skaters to follow on the ice. The work transformed the ice rink into a gathering spot for the New York City public to be in community, offering a surface for movement, a site for leisure, play, and celebration.