G.T. Pellizzi at Hotel Americano

By: Apr. 28, 2017
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Hôtel Americano with Mary Boone, Y Gallery and Steven Turner, are pleased to present "Pool Meditations for Hedy Lamarr", part of a series of lighting installations by Mexican artist G. T. Pellizzi. The exhibition will debut Thursday, May 4 on the occasion of Frieze Art Fair week and remain on view through Sunday, May 7.

With a background in architecture and philosophy, Pellizzi is most interested in exploring the tactility of sculpture and the viewer's mental constructs of his work.

His sculptures are derived from invented cosmologies inspired by the mythological, calendrical and astronomical symbols.

The artist's installations will be displayed throughout different locations in the hotel, including the Patio, the Pool Side and Bar Americano.

Artist Statement:

"Pool Meditations for Hedy Lamarr" is a tribute to the Hollywood star and her double life as a celebrity, scientist and inventor. While few of her inventions were implemented in her lifetime, she was responsible for inventing and devising a system for frequency hopping. This system is the foundation for all cellular and wireless communication today. The works at the Hôtel Americano are inspired by player piano scores, as was Hedy's frequency hopping mechanism, but in the case of the works on view, the frequencies are made of overlapping shapes of primary colors. As we sit next to the pool at the Hôtel Americano, which also has the same rectangular proportions of the perforated player piano rolls, we can imagine what Hedy would be thinking about while attending glamorous Hollywood parties. Coming up with new inventions while rubbing elbows with the stars of the day.

This cultural initiative continues Hôtel Americano's dedication to supporting contemporary art and giving guests and the public access to celebrated artists and their works. The property is devoted to providing a platform for individuals to create a personal dialogue with various artistic mediums and showing their importance as a contemporary cultural expression.


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