Fairest Collaboration
Moving Forward
Mea Vota Gallery
On Display
After a near death experience due to cardiac arrest in 2017, Fairest started focusing on his passions for Art and Photography. Together with his father they now create the most stunning 3D art pieces. The works mix recycled materials turned into installations with photography. The driving force behind their combined work is the ever inspiring city of New York. The work is currently displayed at the Mea Vota Gallery and Studio in Soho New York.
Greene New York
Dimensions: 151 x 101 x 10 cm | 59.4 x 39.8 x 3.9 in
Weight: ±50 kg | ±110 lbs
Material: Wood, 1cm or 2/5″ acrylic, epoxy, recycled circuit boards, various paints
After exploring black and white, Greene New York is the first colored work in this series. This work represents a major evolution in this series. The image shows Greene Street in SoHo’s Cast Iron Historic District with the ever inspiring top view of the New York City influenced by technology. This piece belonged to Fairest’s personal collection being the crown on his personal recovery.
Raw New York
Year: 2018
Dimensions: 151 x 101 x 10 cm | 59.4 x 39.8 x 3.9 in
Weight: ±45 kg | ±99 lbs
Material: Wood, 1cm/0.4in acrylic, recycled circuit boards, various paints
A raw iteration on Greene New York, and at least as impressive. This piece instantly conveys the feeling of the city to the beholder. Mixing the cinematic New York we all know and love with the technological changes that connect us all together, slowly shaping the City.
Digital New York
Year: 2017
Dimensions: 120 x 90 x 8.5 cm | 47.2 x 35.4 x 3.3 in
Weight: ±22.5 kg | ±49.5 lbs
Material: Wood, 5mm/0.19in acrylic, recycled circuit boards, various paints
Digital New York is the first collaboration piece between Fairest and his father after the installation only work. The combination of installation and photography captures the zeitgeist of New York. The old foundation transitioning into the digital era.
Only New York
Year: 2017
Dimensions: 123 x 90 x 9.5 cm | 48.4 x 35.4 x 3.7 in
Weight: ±20 kg | ±44.1 lbs
Material: Wood, 5mm/0.19in acrylic, recycled circuit boards, various paints
One of the earlier pieces where further experimentation with printing techniques and shadow effects makes this piece evolve with the light that hits on it. Only New York solidified the foundation over future works. This piece also belongs to Fairest’s personal collection being the crown on his personal recovery.
Winter New York
Year: 2016
Dimensions: 131.5 x 96.5 x 11.5 cm | 51.8 x 38 x 4.5 in
Weight: ±16.5 kg | ±36 lbs
Material: Wood, recycled circuit boards, various paints