Author Archives: McEwen
ARCHEOGRAPHY III (SUSPENDED GARDENS)
ARCHEOGRAPHY III (SUSPENDED GARDENS), a performative installation conceived collaboratively with Monstah Black. This multi-disciplinary exhibition was on view from February 21, 2009 through March 29, 2009 at SUPERFRONT’s original gallery in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The project explored an integration between
ARCHEOGRAPHY III (SUSPENDED GARDENS)
ARCHEOGRAPHY III (SUSPENDED GARDENS), a performative installation conceived collaboratively with Monstah Black. This multi-disciplinary exhibition was on view from February 21, 2009 through March 29, 2009 at SUPERFRONT’s original gallery in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The project explored an integration between
WRITING BOXES
Writing Boxes for the Novel Project at Flux Factory with co-designer Kwi Hae Kim. According to the brief issued by the arts collective Flux Factory, which acted as the curator and client for the project, a writer was to be
WRITING BOXES
Writing Boxes for the Novel Project at Flux Factory with co-designer Kwi Hae Kim. According to the brief issued by the arts collective Flux Factory, which acted as the curator and client for the project, a writer was to be
STREETWEARABLE CAFE TABLE
A cross between streetwear and cafe furniture, the Streewearable Cafe Table was conceived and developed in collaboration with artist Chloë Bass for her “Tea Party” performance at CULTUREfix gallery in the Lower East Side. The wearable furniture is designed for
STREETWEARABLE CAFE TABLE
A cross between streetwear and cafe furniture, the Streewearable Cafe Table was conceived and developed in collaboration with artist Chloë Bass for her “Tea Party” performance at CULTUREfix gallery in the Lower East Side. The wearable furniture is designed for
LAUNDROMAT PROJECT EXHIBIT
Exhibit design for the Laundromat Project’s 2009 Create Change Public Artist Residency Program Exhibit, a group show produced by Brooklyn non-profit the Laundromat Project at SUPEFRONT gallery in the fall of 2009. Installations and exhibit design were conceptualized and built
LAUNDROMAT PROJECT EXHIBIT
Exhibit design for the Laundromat Project’s 2009 Create Change Public Artist Residency Program Exhibit, a group show produced by Brooklyn non-profit the Laundromat Project at SUPEFRONT gallery in the fall of 2009. Installations and exhibit design were conceptualized and built
SUPERFRONT GALLERY
SUPERFRONT, gallery renovation, Brooklyn, NY. 650 square foot gallery renovated from office demolition. Ceilings raised, brick walls exposed, floors repaired, windows replaced. Open plan renovation for interdisciplinary gallery, which also hosted performances and design workshops. Renovation incorporated design and construction
SUPERFRONT GALLERY
SUPERFRONT, gallery renovation, Brooklyn, NY. 650 square foot gallery renovated from office demolition. Ceilings raised, brick walls exposed, floors repaired, windows replaced. Open plan renovation for interdisciplinary gallery, which also hosted performances and design workshops. Renovation incorporated design and construction
LIVE WORK STUDIOS
1432 Atlantic Ave | Design-build project Live/Work Studios A + B. Two live-work studios maximize the given 350 square foot space by sharing one window. A bedroom nook occupies the upper half of a repurposed stage platform with the bed
LIVE WORK STUDIOS
1432 Atlantic Ave | Design-build project Live/Work Studios A + B. Two live-work studios maximize the given 350 square foot space by sharing one window. A bedroom nook occupies the upper half of a repurposed stage platform with the bed
BLACK SITE
Inspired by the CIA’s documented use of rap music as an element of sleep deprivation torture, BLACK SITE #2 consists of a multi-media installation that hybridizes ad hoc detention with ad hoc performance. Two microphones are fed into sound exciters
BLACK SITE
Inspired by the CIA’s documented use of rap music as an element of sleep deprivation torture, BLACK SITE #2 consists of a multi-media installation that hybridizes ad hoc detention with ad hoc performance. Two microphones are fed into sound exciters
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM. Prince Georges African-American Museum and Cultural Center with Bernard Tschumi Architects. Developed Schematic design and design development documents for museum in Prince Georges County, Maryland with a focus on initial massing, gallery interior design, landscape design, and green
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM. Prince Georges African-American Museum and Cultural Center with Bernard Tschumi Architects. Developed Schematic design and design development documents for museum in Prince Georges County, Maryland with a focus on initial massing, gallery interior design, landscape design, and green
GARDEN HOUSE
GARDEN HOUSE. Residence for artist Chloe Bass, conceived for Detroit, MI location but not yet sited. Conceptual schematic for single level residence with extensive indoor planting, open kitchen, and a balance between privacy and maximum daylight. 2010-ongoing.
GARDEN HOUSE
GARDEN HOUSE. Residence for artist Chloe Bass, conceived for Detroit, MI location but not yet sited. Conceptual schematic for single level residence with extensive indoor planting, open kitchen, and a balance between privacy and maximum daylight. 2010-ongoing.
DOUBLE ARTIST STUDIO
Double artist studio at 20 Grand Avenue Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Design-build project combined two artist studios by demolishing part of an existing wall. Spring 2011.
DOUBLE ARTIST STUDIO
Double artist studio at 20 Grand Avenue Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Design-build project combined two artist studios by demolishing part of an existing wall. Spring 2011.