Miami-based artist Jessy Nite has forged a
reputation for creating site-specific experiences that challenge and inspire
viewers. Launching during Miami’s fair week on Thursday, December 6 at
9:00 p.m. at 1234 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, her latest show Under The
Scope will again offer a window into Nite’s world of opulence,
excess, addiction and tropical dreams.
"I've been painting kaleidoscopic images
of things that cloud my head... wealth, excess, vice,” said Nite. “With Under
The Scope, I wanted to go beyond showing their representations and
toward making them feel real."
A large kaleidoscope revealing the objects of
Nite’s affection will be affixed to the sidewalk on Washington at 12th Street,
inviting guests to take it for a spin. With live video and projection
mapping, the user will be immersed in the visuals of the scope as they’re
broadcasted on one of Miami Beach's historic Art Deco buildings.
Nite explains, "I want people to feel
powerful and dreamy when they use my kaleidoscope. With giant swirling
compositions of jewels, drugs and color, they’ll be entering the imaginary
world from which I create.”
Following an explosive year with exhibitions
and installations at Primary Projects, the Color Me Porno pop-up, Miami Modern
Luxury’s 5th Anniversary and most recently, a City Commission by Hollywood’s
Community Redevelopment Agency, Under the Scope is Nite's first step
into the digital side of experiential contemporary art. "My work as
a digital art director has brought so many talented tech specialists into my
creative space, and I have been plotting interactive art experiences with them
in mind. I'm excited for this opportunity to leap into a new
medium."
Under the Scope opens
with full interactivity on Thursday, December 6 from 9pm-3am, with
complimentary cocktails and a reception hosted by Chalk Miami and
NFA. Live video from the event will be captured and displayed on site
both Friday and Saturday night, December 7 and 8 from 9pm-5am.
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