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Orient Point Lighthouse
2021
64' x 21' x 21'
1899 lighthouse, art residency and site-specific installation, Plum Gut, Long Island, NY
Cast-iron “sparkplug” lighthouse of the northeastern tip of Long Island (wheel and hammer dapped aluminum; fireproof upholstery; quartz crystal and hand silvered mirror motorized “planets” hand-blown glass flowers with hand silvered pistils and stamens; LED illuminators and electronics.)
Originally painted brown, the Orient Point Lighthouse was known in its early days as the coffee pot. Today the caisson is black, the lower portion white, and the inside features a grotto installation as well as accommodations for up to 6 artists in residence. The combination of archeological shell, portholes, and elements with the techno-organic profusion of flowers and surreal reflections provide an especially synergistic environment that can inspire visual artists, writers, engineers, and scientists to create new work in a seaside permaculture apocalyptic campsite.
Inspiring Creativity.
Sustaining Life.
Preserving Legacy.
"The Orient Point Lighthouse Residency was an incredible experience all around. To be gifted so much time and freedom to create within such an inspiring and unique environment was a dream come true. The lighthouse itself is stunning and provided all the required amenities for this kind of “off the grid”-style residency stay. Randy, Arantxa, David and Captain Bob were all an absolute joy to work with. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Infinite thanks! We hope to return one of these days for Bang Klang: Orient Point pt. 2."
Bang Klang
Next Application Cycle
2025
14
March
APPLICATION OPENS
26
March
DEADLINE TO APPLY
09
April
RESIDENTS ANNOUNCED
15
May
RESIDENCIES BEGIN
