TO RESHUFFLE THE SUN
Last month (21 September) on a perfect September day, Derick Melander took to Queens, New York, to cover the hill-shaped lawn in Travers Park with second-hand clothing, arranged like a giant colour wheel but with a dark centre and a light outer edge. The lawn is shaped like the letter D and is over 200 feet wide. The largest piece Derick Melander has ever made, by far.
At the end of the day, they will weigh all the clothing that was used and count the number of garments. Using the latest statistics, they will then calculate how long it would take for that much textile waste to be generated by NYC residents.
This exhibition is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts.
To Reshuffle the Sun was an art installation by Derick Melander in Jackson Heights, Queens, 8-4 Travers Park 76-9 34th Ave. Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372.
Derick Melander will be speaking about his work at this year's Selvedge Wardrobe Revolution Weekend on Saturday 4 November 2023. Derick creates clothing sculptures that explore the intersection between global consumerism and the intimate relationship we have with what we wear.
Find out more about Derick Melander:
derickmelander.com
Find out more and book your ticket:
www.selvedge.org/products/wardrobe-revolution-weekend