“Thalassa”
new york based artist swoon has created ‘thalassa’ for the new orleans museum of art.
designed specifically for the site’s century-old hall, the 20-foot tall installation depicts
its namesake greek goddess, revered as the mother of all sea creatures, with extended
tentacles rising from the waters.
transforming the everyday into the mythical, the work draws its concept from
new orleans’ ties to the sea: the urban center depends strongly on its ports for
commerce, transportation, energy, and food. the monumental figure is thus emblematic
of the city’s present and historical relationship with water.
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