The more and more we look at installation pieces the more I begin to like and appreciate them. Since more of them made, or put on or near public places it makes me think that they are for the public. For them to enjoy and for the art to be out in the world and not just in a gallery but then the world or two would be the gallery wouldn't it?
Whether it be the government, state, city, town or just the surrounding public installation pieces are installed for pleasure of passing by folks. People could be walking near or even on top of some pieces. This is the case for Aakash Nihalani's piece On and Off. People are actually walking on top of the piece just like a certain cracked floor in a gallery.
This piece is made with tape, and colorful tape at that. It reminds me of Michael Craig Martin's style and what he does with his pieces. Not only are they hard-lined but also very colorful, Martin's specialty.
When I first looked at the piece I thought that the piece was of two sets of two buildings. But I wasn't so sure after reading the name again.
Then the explanation that I now like is that it is because people walk on the piece and then off. This is just like the regular cross walk set up with very think white lines. That really isn't art but in this piece it gives it a twist. Not only are people walking on the piece. They are walking on top of the piece. The parts of the piece closer to us give it 3-dimensions and make it look like you are stepping up onto a platform. This is very simple but at the same time very clever. Just for the everyday public, walking to their destination.
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