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  • Home
  • About
  • In Collections
  • Installations
  • paintings
  • projects
  • Electric Instruments
  • Constructions
  • Video
  • Panama
  • Interviews
  • Community
  • Murals from past

INSTALLATIONS

A series of projects involving theatrical construction and placement of interactive forms, controlled lighting and sound effects. 

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Creating for spaces

The installation effectively addresses the complex themes of homelessness and the quest for home ownership, using birdhouses as a poignant metaphor. The choice of artificial birds symbolizes the people affected by housing crises, while the closed entrances suggest barriers to access and the fragility of home. The interactive element with the motion PIR device adds a layer of engagement, inviting v

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The image presents a unique artistic installation, showcasing a wall filled with sketches and watercolor paintings that depict various scenes inspired by Nelson's 2009 month on Isla Taboga, 12 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama." The use of a wire fence adds an intriguing layer, suggesting themes of confinement or separation from the depicted world. The lighting creates a warm ambiance, enhanci

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The installation presents a striking juxtaposition between the missile-like structure and the abstract paintings, evoking themes of technology versus nature. The use of flattened beer cans adds a layer of commentary on consumerism and waste, while the red spotlights create a sense of urgency or danger. The satellite view paintings contrast with the militaristic form, suggesting a critique of how t

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This was a unique and playful installation by artist Mark Nelson, showcasing a foam soft sculpture of a vending machine titled "Lucky Balls." This temporary work was by invitation of  Gallery owner Dan Addington for their participation in the Absolut 2000 event. Nelson's project cleverly combined art and interactivity. The vibrant colors and whimsical design invited curiosity, while the recycled b

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Eminent Domain

An installation performance on the rights to resources through the power of Oligarchs in government.

Love thy neighbor

An Interactive installation of radio controlled toy missile cars and a topographic surface with scale model Oil wells and structures with hanging bells. Surrounded with carnival lights.

Private Nightclub

Crawl through mixed media metropolis with el car.

Installed at Atheneum Musuem - Schaumburg, IL 2002

Mr Whitey's Wild Ride

Featured in Crux Gallery's "Avenues of Seduction" show.

Recycle America

Installed at North Pier - Chicago and Lakeforest, IL

Gringolandia II

A sequel labyrinth following a year after Gringolandia, this project was a walk-in environment installed at the Lakeside Cultural Center in Chicago.

Gringolandia

A walk-in maze after the barrio of Chorillo, Panama City, Panama destroyed during the Invasion of 1989. This project was installed at the ARC Gallery RAW SPACE in 1990 

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