New Artist Crush Mondays: Candy Chang

Image from "It's Good To Be Here" by Candy Chang

Candy Chang is a public installation artist. I love her work because I find that her art is on a level ready for the every-day person's consumption. One of my big beefs with public art is it requires a study of art, art history and art movements to understand why a pile of metal scrap in the middle of town is a significant statement.

By contrast, the meaning of Chang's work is immediately apparent and serves to enrich the environments in which it is installed. Much of it is also interactive, allowing the people who actually use and live in the space to influence the space as well. Rather than having an outsider come in and tell the residents what they need, Chang gives them a platform for their own voice.

Link!
http://candychang.com/