On October 10, 2026, Philip Johnson’s 1949 modernist masterpiece, the Wolfhouse in Newburgh, New York, became the stage for “Island on Land – A Landscape in Five States,” a dynamic exhibition by artists Lang Lang and Xie Peng. This site-specific project, which took inspiration from Lang’s 2024 experimental short film of the same title, integrated moving images with ephemeral, consumable art pieces and modular architectural elements throughout the home’s spaces.
Aluminum Armatures and Acrylic Stands Link Film Fragments to Space
The inventive installation by No.29 studio, founded by Lang Lang, translated the thematic segments of the film into physical art forms, harmonizing robust industrial materials with ephemeral edible creations. Within the house, “Black Pearls,” chocolate spheres containing grape jelly and jasmine cream, were installed within spiral spherical recesses of “The Panel,” a mirrored stainless-steel tray that reflected the environment as attendees interacted with it. “A Drop Within,” a translucent sphere with a deep-red core, was supported by “The Stands,” an innovative structure of circular acrylic sheets and curved metal joints secured with fashionable snap buttons. These elements exemplified the stunning creations that captivated the audience.
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Ephemeral Edibles Meet the Refinement of Modernist Architecture
Outside on the terrace, overlooking the scenic Hudson River, the installation “Red Soil” juxtaposed edible elements like buckwheat, fig, and chocolate against “The Table,” formed from twin aluminum panels joined by snap fasteners and stabilized by red steel rods. The site-specific exhibition showcased “White Trace,” featuring rice-paper vessels filled with watermelon and perilla syrups, artfully placed in the circular cutouts of “The Partition,” a versatile aluminum screen designed for reconfiguration. In a unique touch, “A Quiet Turn” placed biodegradable door handles directly on the lawn, inviting visitors to explore the estate at their rhythm, engaging with the consumable art while the resilient structures provided a lasting impression as part of these unique installations.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the theme of the exhibition at the Wolfhouse?
The theme of the exhibition was ‘Island on Land – A Landscape in Five States,’ which integrated moving images with ephemeral, consumable art pieces and modular architectural elements throughout the home.
What types of materials were used in the art installations?
The installations used robust industrial materials like aluminum armatures, acrylic stands, and mirrored stainless-steel trays alongside ephemeral edible creations such as chocolate spheres with grape jelly and jasmine cream.
How did ‘Red Soil’ juxtapose art elements on the terrace?
The installation ‘Red Soil’ juxtaposed edible elements like buckwheat, fig, and chocolate against ‘The Table,’ formed from twin aluminum panels stabilized by red steel rods.
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