ADVANCED CARE AT HUDSON YARDS
Featuring Artists Jason Krugman and Shuli Sade
Combining light and geometric transformations lies at the heart of our creative practice. These artworks start as square grids of lights facing one another. Drinking straws are used to attach each of the points of the two grids to one another. The resulting form is a cube with lights on two faces, joined by an array of light diffusing straws. The real magic happens when the grids are deformed. Pulling on the opposing corners of the grids causes the square-shaped polygonal mesh to become diamond-shaped. The resulting volume becomes helical and the pattern can be continued.
In 2023, Krugman Studio created Capillary Helix for Montefiore's Einstein Advanced Care at Hudson Yards. The sculpture was conceived as a response to the question of how light and art can promote healing within healthcare settings.
''In many ways this sculpture is about organization and our efforts to repair and stay organized in a chaotic world. Healthcare and healing spaces are an answer to this challenge, creating a bubble of calm and organization where we can collaboratively use technology with a human touch for good. I am overjoyed to make artwork specifically for this setting and the people who will use this space.''
Capillary Helix was born through a series of steps, each adding an additional layer of intricacy. Similar to bone or a spiraling section of DNA, Capillary Helix is drawn taut via a multitude of lightweight internal cross braces. Lights on the opposing faces of the helices are inserted into drinking straws affixing their rolling surfaces together. The resulting trusses become rigid while the straws act as individual vessels for each light. Dimensions: 44'' x 44'' x 288'' ( H x W x D)
Cocoon, featured in the lobby, consists of layers of mesh creating a feeling of containment like organic tissue growing in layers, each with its own functionality. The light emitted from the artworks’ thousands of white and blue lights reaches out to the viewer with warmth and energy. Krugman's experience with light as a healing and positive medium drives his search for rewarding forms.
This group of artworks, initially created in 2017 and elaborated in 2018 with the large-scale permanent Helix artwork for Holland America Line, is based on opposing surfaces of lights. To scale the work up while maintaining its aesthetic integrity, Krugman Studio created a design with no wiring visible and almost no visible hardware. The structure was CNC bent and thousands of small brass fittings were hand-machined and fitted.
Jason Krugman
Urban Renewal
Sadé Studio, 2023
Digital Print on Vibrachrome
Urban Renewal draws inspiration from the dynamic and ever-changing architecture of the city. This collection of work involves the creative reuse of land for new purposes, rehabilitation of deteriorated buildings, and conservation techniques aimed at preserving the function and quality of an area. In many ways, Urban Renewal bears similarities to the healing process. Just as our bodies and spirits undergo a process of renewal to regain well-being, the urban landscape can also be restored and recharged to a state of vitality and productivity. Through my work, I aim to highlight the interconnectedness between our environment and our physical and emotional well-being. By rejuvenating the urban landscape, we can create amore harmonious and sustainable future for our selves and future generations.
During a year-long collaboration with the Director and Curator of the Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein, we strived to bring the essence of New York City into the newly built space. Our primary focus was on carefully selecting iconic architectural elements from the city's skyline, including the Hudson Yards and other notable buildings, to create a pulsating rhythm of the city inside the facility. We also aimed to create a color Wayfinder system that would help patients find their designated exam rooms with ease. I used vivid and mostly monochromatic colors that could be easily recognized by patients. Each exam room was distinguished by a different color to aid navigation.Moreover, to alleviate the anxiety of patients, we incorporated smaller-scale artwork inside each exam room, matching the color of the corridor's artwork. My goal was to create a calming environment that would help patients feel more relaxed and at ease during their visit. In conclusion, our collaboration allowed us to create a unique and vibrant space that not only showcased the iconic elements of New York City but also catered to the needs of the patients by providing them with a calming and relaxing environment.
Artist Shuli Sadé blends various mediums to create cross-disciplinary works that reflect her interest in experimental processes and materials. Her art encompasses photography, videography, sculpture, augmented reality, and drawing, often using materials such as glass wood, and metal. She explores themes such as memory, space, and urbanism. Her work evokes maps of urban memory and the DNA of a city. Sadé dedication to realizing site-specific public art projects has resulted in installations in a wide range of environments.
Shuli Sade
