douglas Kornfeld
"Jookin'" - 2019
Materials: Stainless-Steel each sculpture approx. 14' high.
Location: Herritage Landing, Memphis, TN
Commissioning Agency: Urban Art Commission, Memphis, TN.
/ˈjo͝okən/ noun: A street dance that emerged in Memphis, Tennessee during the 1990s, evolving alongside “Buck” music. Synonyms: Gangsta Walking, G-Walk, Buckin, Tickin, Choppin. Example: “There will be rap music, performing arts, and jookin.”
The artwork installations features four stainless steel figures, each approximately fourteen feet tall.
© Douglas Kornfeld 1992 - unless otherwise noted.
