Steve McQueen's latest work, 'Bass' (2024), is a light-and-sound sculpture that encapsulates his exploration of presence and representation. Premiering at Dia Art Foundation in Beacon, New York, and now displayed at the Laurenz Foundation's Schaulager in Basel, the piece features a three-hour ambient light and sound loop, referencing the Middle Passage. While McQueen emphasizes that the audience should not impose specific meanings, he encourages personal engagement in the experience. The installation's adaptability highlights its conceptual fluidity, allowing it to resonate across diverse environments and encourage individual narratives.
McQueen's sculpture ‘Bass’ explores light and sound's transformative power, inviting viewers to interpret their own experiences within a shared meditative space.
McQueen's latest work invites participation, encouraging people to immerse themselves in an experiential journey rather than impose predefined narratives on it.
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