NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/METROPOLITAN
avaf
CITY/STATE
New York, NY
LOCATION IN HOSPITAL
Waiting Room
INSTALL DATE
2014
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ABOUT THE INSTALLATION
In December 2014, colorful, lively artwork by the collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf) was installed in the waiting area of La Clínica del Barrio at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. The artwork brings a burst of color and energy to the clinic’s space, offering a visual feast that eases the stress and tension often associated with hospital waiting rooms. With its dynamic presence, avaf's work becomes an immersive environment where children can let their minds roam freely and indulge in their imaginations.
This project was made possible through the generous support of Glori Cohen.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is part of an integrated healthcare system that includes hospitals, neighborhood health centers, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and home care services. Metropolitan is a full-service community hospital offering state-of-the-art care and cutting-edge technology in a modern setting. It has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Physician Practice Connections® – Patient Centered Medical Home™ Program. Founded in 1875, Metropolitan has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
assume vivid astro focus, “avaf,” is a collaboration between Eli Sudbrack (b. 1968, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and Christophe Hamaide-Pierson (b. 1973, Paris, France). It also refers to a collective of international visual and performance artists. avaf works in a variety of mediums including drawing, sculpture, video, and performance to create captivating and imaginative pieces that call for endless visual and aural exploration. avaf works heavily through collaborations with musicians, dancers, designers, and other artists, challenging the conventions of authorship and artist personas. Their work is rooted in themes of free speech, civil rights, class, gender, and national identity. Sudbrack lives and works between Sao Paulo and New York, and Hamaide-Pierson lives and works in Paris.
avaf has had solo exhibitions at Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York, NY; the Suzanne Geiss Company, New York, NY; LIGHTBOX, Miami, FL; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH; and the National Museum of Art, Oslo; among many others.
