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You Belong Here

You Belong Here is part of an ongoing series of site-responsive neon sculptures. For this work, Strachan activates the most public facing wall at the Momentary, stretching 78 feet across and 25 feet high. Using the sky as its backdrop, the affirmative statement initiates a dialogue about how we define place and create a sense of belonging in our community. In the artist’s own words, “I wanted to make a work that everyone can own -- one that everyone can have…Because as soon as you read it, you say, ‘I belong here,’ and you do belong.”

You Belong Here (Perteneces aquí) forma parte de una serie de esculturas de neón que responden al sitio. Para lograr esta obra, Strachan activa la pared más pública de the Momentary, que se extiende 78 pies de largo y 25 pies de altura. Usando el cielo como trasfondo, la declaración afirmativa comienza un diálogo sobre como definimos y creamos el sentido del lugar y de pertenencia en nuestras comunidades. Según el artista, “Quise realizar una obra que pertenezca a todos – una que todos puedan tener…Porque tan pronto como lo lees, dices, ‘pertenezco aquí,’ y sí, perteneces.”

ArtistTavares Strachan, Bahamia, born 1979
Date2020
MediumBlocked-out neon with transformers
Dimensions25 1/2 x 78
Credit LineThe Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, MO.2020.1
ClassificationSculpture
Provenancecommissioned by The Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR, 2019
On ViewYes