Sarah Braman
(American, b. 1970)
Here, 2019
Concrete drainage pipe, powder-coated aluminum frames, laminated glass
Long-term loan, courtesy of the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York
Ongoing | Through 2026
Light from the sun projects through the circular, colored glass windows of this industrial form, casting lightly pigmented shadows. This dynamic interplay of light and color can be observed by peering through the windows and walking around the sculpture and will vary depending on the time of day and position of the sun. The effect of the shadows references a sundial, which is an ancient technique of capturing time through the movement of shadows cast by the sun.
As you move around the outside of this sculpture, notice how the mirroring and reflecting of the surface distorts perception. The artist believes that slowing down to encounter the shifting light and color can be a transformative experience.
Location
University of Houston
Ezekiel W. Cullen Building
Transformation Portals | Color Field Studio Session
Create colorful transformation portals inspired by Sarah Braman’s artwork, Here.