2021 ARTIST RESIDENCY - DEREK PORTER
The Artist Residency program was initiated in 2014 to foster creative responses to Manitoga that invoke Russel Wright's legacy of creative experimentation and celebration of place.
Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center is thrilled to announce year eight of the Artist Residency Program with presentations of work by Yoshihiro Sergel & Diana Mangaser in the Landscape, and an installation by Derek Porter in the House.
In the main House, Faceted Panel by lighting designer and artist Derek Porter is composed of mirrored stainless-steel reflectors, arranged in repeated patterns across the architectural surface above the Kitchen/Dining area. These multi-angled reflectors will both reflect and refract the surrounding panoramic view in a kaleidoscope of color, light and movement – beginning east at the Waterfall in morning light, along the moss cliffs and treelined Quarry ridge to the setting sun at day’s end. Porter’s use of industrial material to natural effect parallels Wright’s original experiment with fiberglass and acrylic to recall passing white clouds on a summer day.
On view with Tour Participation May 14 through November 8, 2021 and during special programs and events.