Welcome 1999

"Welcome" is a 1999 work by the American minimalist sculptor Stephen Antonakos. It's a simple yet powerful piece, consisting of a single black square illuminated with blue and red neon lights, embedded in a concrete wall. The installation utilizes the starkness of the neon against the minimalist backdrop to create a striking visual contrast and emphasizes the power of simple forms and light. This minimalist approach is characteristic of Antonakos's work, who is known for his exploration of light and its impact on space and perception. This piece exemplifies how he transformed a seemingly mundane object like a wall into a canvas for dramatic illumination, challenging the boundaries of traditional sculpture.