Bruce Nauman : 'Diamond Shaped Room with Yellow Light' 1986-1990 / 2018
The work was made in the 1980s The work was shown in that capacity until 1990 in Frankfurt. It disappeared there in 1990 and the work has not been exhibited since. For the Middelheim collection, the artist re-installs the work, and this time for good.
“The bright yellow light can blind you as soon as you enter. Color and form are confusing. You don't want to stay in this room for very long. "
(Bruce Nauman)
Nauman describes the space as inhospitable. But he places the work in such a striking location that you are nevertheless encouraged to work. A conflicting situation is also waiting for you inside: you make an effort to enter the work and that results in a disorienting experience. The work seems like a trap, an Experience Trap .
Ian