Pacific Satellites led by Carlos F Carrillo Jr. , 2011

shown at In Rivers gallery, Brooklyn, NY

Title: Pacific_Satellites

Series: Lightbox Sculptures

Medium: Found Objects & Readymades - electrical boxes, tape, cables, incandescent light bulbs, acrylic panels, spray paint, markers and plexiglass

Dimensions: H 4" x W 4" x D 2" Stands and sculptural elements vary between 2" and 8". 

Pacific Satellites is a powerful sculptural installation inspired by the Fukushima nuclear accident of 2011. The work serves as a haunting reflection on the devastating consequences of nuclear disasters and the urgent need for vigilance and safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.

The installation consists of interconnected mushroom-like forms made of industrial materials, such as metal pipes, conduits, and electrical light boxes. The "heads" of these forms are light boxes adorned with paintings and sculptural elements, while the "bases" emit blinking red and orange lights, signaling danger. The individual units are linked together by black wires with orange connectors, creating a cohesive and ominous network.

The blinking lights and the use of industrial materials evoke a sense of impending disaster, reminiscent of the nuclear accidents that inspired the work. The colors and imagery on the light boxes are inspired by the tsunami debris that traveled across the Pacific Ocean and the radiation spill from Fukushima.

Davidoff, having experienced the Chernobyl catastrophe in the USSR in 1986, and Carrillo, witnessing the Fukushima accident for the first time in 2011, have both reflected on these tragic events through their art. Their personal experiences and observations have informed the creation of Pacific Satellites, which serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear accidents.