November 21, 2002
'Art MD 2002' extends its reach
-Mike Giuliano
This juxtaposition of an oil drum and pennies succeeds for reasons beyond the element of its being so unexpected. The contrasting materials make for appealing neighbors, as your eyes note how the glossy black metal drum looks next to the shiny copper pennies. and, of course, the oil drum and the pennies both represent money.
Incidentally, I'm taking the artist's word that there are 200,000 pennies, just as I'm trusting that gallery visitors will not account for a reduction in that number in the weeks ahead.
