Chloë Bass: Wayfinding

Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
November 17, 2022–September 17, 2023

Photography by Robert Wedemeyer

Created by artist Chloë Bass (b. 1984), Wayfinding was organized into five sections—each anchored by an open-ended question presented on a large, mirrored sculpture. Surrounding each question were several small- and medium-sized sculptures modeled after public signage and featuring archival images, repeating phrases, and supporting statements. Offering an exercise in emotional wayfinding, the exhibition invited visitors to examine themselves and how they exist with others.

Wayfinding concluded its national tour at the Skirball and featured a new, site-specific fifth section. Debi van Zyl worked with the artist and curatorial team to locate existing and new artwork on the campus (designed by architect Moshe Safdie). Debi also worked with the artist on production techniques, managed procurement and delivery, and oversaw fabrication.