How to Make the Most of Your Day at Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery!
Most recently, Chicago-born artist Rashid Johnson created “Broken Pavilion,” a monumental 90-foot-long sculptural installation for The Memorial Art Gallery’s Sculpture Park. This abstract U-shaped wall, covering around 1,600 square feet, features mosaic artwork on all sides, crafted from hand-cut tiles by the award-winning mosaic designer Artaic. Their proprietary software, Tylist, translates Johnson’s original work into mosaic designs, which are then produced by American-made robots into 1’ x 1’ sheets for installation.
Inspired by interactions with students during his visit, Johnson’s “Broken Pavilion” serves now as the park’s focal point, inviting visitors to engage with the space. The artwork showcases a series of characters referred to as the “broken men,” often depicted as an audience. Thanks to the durable nature of the mosaic, “Broken Pavilion” will stand as a lasting piece of art in the park for years to come.
