Chicago-based artist Yuge Zhou's captivating digital video installation, "Trampoline Color Exercise," is set to transform Times Square into a vibrant spectacle of global unity. The monumental work, displayed across 92 electronic billboards, features hundreds of gymnasts performing mesmerizing flips and twists on a gridded background of pink trampolines, abstracting their movements into dynamic waves of color.
Key Takeaways
- "Trampoline Color Exercise" by Yuge Zhou is a large-scale digital art installation displayed on 92 screens in Times Square.
- The artwork uses archival Olympic footage of gymnasts in primary colors to symbolize national flags and explore themes of globalization and allegiance.
- The installation is part of Times Square Arts' Midnight Moment series and will be shown nightly throughout June.
A Celebration of Global Unity
"Trampoline Color Exercise" offers a unique perspective on the athletes' peak physical form, transforming their bodies and movements into abstract, undulating ripples of color. The piece is a profound exploration of color's role as a national symbol, drawing inspiration from archival Olympic footage. Gymnasts adorned in primary colors are collaged together, creating a visual metaphor for global national flags that fluctuate, mirroring the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Artist's Vision and Inspiration
Born in China, Yuge Zhou's work often delves into the emotional and geographic distances between her adopted home in the Midwest and her country of birth. Themes of separation, loyalty, and cultural contrasts are central to her multidisciplinary practice. The "Trampoline Color Exercise" was conceived amidst significant global political divisions, making its message of unity and reflection on allegiance particularly resonant.
"‘Trampoline Color Exercise’ was created over the past few years amid intense political and international divisions, and now it feels especially timely,” Zhou stated. “At its heart, the work is a celebration of globalization and a reflection on allegiance.”
Public Display in Times Square
Co-presented by Times Square Arts and artnet, this monumental artwork will be a nightly feature in the iconic New York City intersection. As part of Times Square Arts’ Midnight Moment, the city's most extensive public art program, "Trampoline Color Exercise" will be visible every night from June 1 to June 30, commencing just before midnight at 11:57 p.m. The three-minute-long video offers a moment of reflection and celebration for all who experience it.
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