Look up to the 4th floor of the riverfront Library
at night and enjoy video-art
The Yonkers Public Libraries latest arts offering turns the Riverfront Library building into a projection screen for video-art that can be enjoyed from outdoors or even from a passing Metro-North train.
Working in partnership with artist Dave Steck, and with help from the local audiovisual firm Sound Associates, YPL is turning the windows of Riverfront Library’s fourth floor Yonkers Room into a projection booth.
Starting around sunset, and running for several hours every night, the south-facing window comes alive with Steck’s video projection piece “Carnival Split.”
In his “Split” series, Steck films objects in close-ups so you don’t immediately know what they are, and then edits the images to highlight the movement of shapes and patterns, turning them into something new.
“There is something thrilling about a carnival at night,” says Steck, “The lights are like an endless maze that you weave through as you go from ride to ride.”
“YPL is dedicated to showcasing the artistry and ingenuity of Yonkers residents,” says YPL Director Jesse Montero. “When Dave Steck proposed using the library to project video we couldn’t resist. It turns the library into a literal beacon for something beautiful and curious, brightening up this dark cold winter.”
“It’s cool to have such a unique space to show my work,” added Steck, “The library has been a great partner in making this happen.”
Riverfront Library is open to limited services and occupancy, but this exhibit is best viewed from outside in the evenings. It is a great way to enjoy something unique that the library has to offer, while still maintaining safe social distancing.”
The Carnival Split installation is easily visible from the Van der Donck Park at Larkin Plaza, across the street from the library and the Yonkers Metro-North Station. It will be on display every night through February 28th, starting at dusk. This project is made possible in part from funding from the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library.
