At UrbanGlass Gallery in Downtown Brooklyn, Alicia Eggert's latest neon installation, 'We Are Magic', requires human interaction to illuminate its display. Participants need to hold hands across two pedestals positioned just far enough apart to necessitate collaboration. When they clasp hands, the electrical circuit completes, bringing the artwork to life in a dazzling display of lights and sound that lasts for two minutes. This installation not only illustrates the beauty of human connection but also creates an emotional experience as the display dims and quiets when the connection is broken, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared experience.
The exhilarating moment occurs when human touch completes the electrical circuit between pedestals in Alicia Eggert's installation, illuminating it with a crescendo of light.
UrbanGlass's installation emphasizes the essence of human connection and how it can bring art to life through the act of clasping hands.
Curator Andres Page noted the unique experience participants feel, especially when they connect with strangers—creating unexpected bonds through art.
When two participants let go, the artwork's light and sound abruptly stop, highlighting the poignancy of human interaction and the fragility of connection.
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