About
Three monumental Chakaia Booker sculptures of recycled tires and steel, including Gridlock and LIKE, return her to Socrates for its 40th year.
Chakaia Booker is famous for sinuous, monumental abstractions made from recycled rubber tires and stainless steel, and she first tested her ideas at Socrates in 1994 and 1997. For the park's 40th anniversary, three of her large works stand outdoors by the East River. If you like sculpture you can walk around, touch the context of and photograph against the skyline, this makes a strong pairing with the Sanford Biggers works nearby.
What to expect
Expect three large outdoor sculptures with the textured, twisting surfaces of cut tires, set in the open park. The visit is informal and self-guided, and the waterfront views and lawn make it easy to linger.
Good to know
- At Socrates Sculpture Park on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City
- The N/W to Broadway is closest, followed by a walk toward the river
- Open daily from morning until sunset per the park
- Booker is a former Whitney Biennial artist and a Guggenheim Fellow
- Good for families who want art outdoors
Common questions
Which works are on view?
Serendipity (1998), Gridlock (2008) and LIKE (2009).
What are the sculptures made of?
Booker is known for working in recycled tires and stainless steel.