On Orb’s day off, his interest draws him to
The Whitney Museum of American Art. He takes the A express train to 14th St/8th Ave. A curious but cautious one, he turns down his brightness as he quietly trespasses onto museum property. Taking out the security cameras aimed to expose his appearance, his at-first eerie disposition creates worry among Whitney staff upon finding the footage the following morning. After further review of hidden cameras overlooked by Orb, he’s found playing among Takako Yamaguchi’s “Catalyst”, an abstract take on naturalism art, and jovially playing piano on Nikita Gales “TEMPO RUBATO (STOLEN TIME)”, an ode to the mechanics that humans play part in the creation of art. Orb’s light begins overtaking each exhibit as his joy and fun increase, filling the museum from the inside out.

Paintings
Issue, 2023 / Takako Yamaguchi
Catalyst, 2023 / Takako Yamaguchi
Proxy, 2022 / Takako Yamaguchi
Clasp, 2022 / Takako Yamaguchi
Formula, 2023 / Takako Yamaguchi

Piano
TEMPO RUBATO (STOLEN TIME), 2023-24 / Nikita Gale

Music
Gershey’s Kiss / Michael Cera