Magic cloud

review by Denby Fortune

March 14, 2017

Mass Moca was once a factory that has since been turned into a beautiful museum that still contains the main structures that the factory had at the time, but many stunning exhibits have been added throughout the buildings. Not only is the artwork in this museum unbelievable, but the architecture of the buildings adds a lot of depth and character to the museum as a whole.

            One absolutely incredible piece of artwork that was extremely captivating was Until by Nick Cave. This piece is a huge chandelier in the shape of a cloud hanging from the ceiling, and on top of this cloud is what seems to be a different world. The cloud part of this piece contains small chandeliers and white crystals hanging upside-down to create a fluffy looking cloud. The top of the cloud is filled with small to medium sized statues of flowers, animals, and people. This piece is interactive in the way that there are ladders you can climb at different points of the cloud to be able to see the art on top of it. The contrast from white chandeliers on the bottom of the cloud to cluster of flowers people and animals all over the top of the cloud is enchanting.

Another astonishing exhibit in Mass Moca are the wall drawings by Sol Lewitt. This exhibit contained many enormous walls with abstract drawings on them. The most intriguing section of this exhibit were light drawings of different assortments of lines in small boxes throughout the walls. The amount of detail put into these drawings was absolutely extraordinary, and it makes the audience wonder how long it could have taken the artist to achieve this incredible art.

            Along with the numerous stunning pieces of art, the buildings themselves are just as incredible due to the history of what those buildings were used for. Before Mass Moca was a museum, it was a factory. Many parts of the building, such as tunnels from building to building, and various beams have not been taken out of the museum, which gives the buildings character. It also forces those who are visiting the museum to think about what the building used to be used for.

            Overall this museum is definitely worth the visit due to the amazing artwork and the history that the museum contains. There are many different stunning exhibits that range from huge pieces that hang from the ceiling, to huge wall drawings within the museum. Also, while you are walking from one exhibit to another, you are given the chance to admire the fascinating architecture of the buildings.