altana technologies
Six steel artworks depicting the continents, commissioned for the offices of Altana Technologies.
a meeting in Brooklyn
Altana Technologies discovered James Kennedy's work at an exhibition in Brooklyn. With operations spanning the globe, the company connected with his Continents series and commissioned six steel artworks for its offices.
six continents, one continuous form
For this commission, James Kennedy revisited the designs of his Continents series. Working at a larger scale and drawing on techniques developed over time, he refined the outlines, enriched the compositions and introduced new details.
A flowing shape created through oxidation painting continues from one panel to the next, linking all six artworks. As Altana employees move along the installation, they experience it from changing angles. Shifting perspectives, light and shadow bring out the depth of each piece.
project details
- artwork
- Continents · series of 6 steel artworks
- dimensions
- 122 × 122 cm | 48 × 48 in each
- material and technique
- Hot-rolled steel, acid-induced oxidation, laser cutting, oil finish
- design
- Original cutout designs revisited and refined for this large-scale commission
- transportation
- By the artist
- installation
- December 15, 2023
Installed by the artist, with individual supports anchored to a concrete wall - location
- Altana Technologies offices, Brooklyn, New York
- year
- 2023