Dream 2001

Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster gave us “Dream,” a word rendered in neon against a blue wall, and it hits you kind of hard, right? It's like a visual haiku. That deep blue, it’s not just a color; it's a mood, a space. The neon, though, it’s a jolt, a spark. It's a reminder that even in the quietest moments, there’s energy, a pulse. And the way it’s rendered, that word, it’s so fragile, almost like it could flicker out at any moment. I keep thinking about those neon works by Bruce Nauman. He used neon in a similar way, right? But I think Dominique’s “Dream” has a tenderness, a yearning quality that’s all its own. It’s not just about making a statement; it’s about creating a space for reflection, for maybe, just maybe, letting yourself drift off.