Yinka Shonibare’s Wind Sculpture (SG) I (2018) made its debut in New York City this past March with much media attention. Resembling a large scrap of fabric or a sail waving in the wind, the sculpture features Shonibare’s signature use of Dutch wax print and remarkably was the artists’ first public work in New York. Thanks to the Public Art Fund, the 3-ton solid fiberglass sculpture remained on view in the Doris C. Freedman Plaza of Central Park through October 14.
In advance of Wind Sculpture (SG) I’s permanent installation on the Davidson campus, we collected some of the exciting news coverage of the sculpture’s unveiling in New York City, including an interview with the generous donor Patricia A. Rodgers, who gifted the work in memory of her husband, B.D. Rodgers Jr.
Public Art Fund: Yinka Shonibare MBE: Wind Sculpture (SG) I
Artnet News: A Colorful Yinka Shonibare ‘Wind Sculpture’ Will Blow Into Central Park Next Spring
ArtNews: Yinka Shonibare to Install 23-Foot-Tall ‘Wind Sculpture’ Near Central Park in New York
Vogue: Yinka Shonibare’s “Alternative Monuments” Arrive in Central Park
The Art Newspaper: Yinka Shonibare: a change in the wind
In the early hours of Tuesday, October 23, Wind Sculpture (SG) I (2018) finally arrived onto the Davidson campus to be permanently installed in front of the E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic center. Although the sculpture dedication will not take place until Wednesday, November 14, the campus ‘Cats Cam provided a live stream of the installation Tuesday morning for all to see its progress. As we approach the dedication next month and the exciting events accompanying Yinka Shonibare’s arrival, students will have the chance to learn more about the sculpture, as well as see more of Shonibare’s work first-hand in the Van Every Smith Galleries.
Be sure to follow the gallery on Instagram for updates leading up to the events next month, and of course stop by the E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic center to see the newest addition to our sculpture program for yourself!
