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| Lyla Rye is introduced by Lori Starr of the Koffler Centre |
Lyla Rye, my friend and mentor, spoke last night at the opening of her installation
Swing Stage at the Olga Korper Gallery. An off-site presentation by the Koffler Gallery, Lyla drew on her background in architecture to create this work. Challenging herself to come up with 100 ideas in a two day brain-storming session, she took inspiration from the structural elements of the space and the history of the building itself.
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| Lyla talks about her work with an admiring fan at her fee |
The platform on which Lyla is standing in the picture can support up to ten people and gently swings when walked upon. There is also a five minute video loop (not seen in the photo) which is projected onto a circular panel that mirrors the round window in the structure. The video includes archival photos, Google maps and clips filmed from the rooftop of the building adding a dynamic component to this playful installation.
Lyla Rye: Swing Stage runs at the Olga Korper Gallery until August 20, 2011.
