The White Cube 1982

Stephen Antonakos made this 'White Cube' out of neon at some point in his career. It's funny, right? This shape, the cube, is like the most basic form, but then he adds neon, and it's not so basic anymore. Think about that white surface. It's so clean, so smooth, like a perfect idea. But then, at the base, those pink and orange lines of light. It's like the idea is being powered by something a little bit wild, a little bit messy. I love the way the light bleeds out onto the floor around it. For me, art is always a conversation. Antonakos’ use of geometry reminds me of Sol LeWitt, but with a twist. Where LeWitt is all about the system, Antonakos brings this human, emotional element with the neon. It's like he's saying, "Here's the perfect form, but it's okay if it glows a little bit."