If you’re a regular reader of The Art Caravan, you know I can’t say enough good things about the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla). (You can read my post from April 2014 , Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla.)
My last visit came with a bonus: the showing of Robert Irwin’s installation 1°2°3°4°. It’s part of MCASD’s permanent collection. (You might also know that I’m rather fond of Robert Irwin, and his work that explores ideas of perception.)
Yes! These are openings cut into the windows facing the Pacific Ocean. The installation is oddly compelling. Granted, it’s a pretty spectacular view (!), but 1°2°3°4° does cause the viewer to experience the artwork in a different way. More of our senses are engaged besides the stunning visual: the feel of the breezes, the scent and sound of the ocean, and the reality of the framed image. (The glass is tinted, and makes the view exposed by the opening appear more real….more immediate.)
If you’re in the area, it really is worth the effort to visit this gallery. (The cafe closes at 3 p.m., so plan accordingly.)