The Middle of Everything

2022-24

26” x 71” x 8”

Neon, custom controller, steel, paint

This animated neon sign alternates between the phrases “YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING” and “YOU ARE IN THE CENTER OF NOTHING.” Its message prompts people to reflect on how you are a small but integral part of an immense and complex universe. The word “YOU” is used specifically because it can be both singular and plural, serving as a reminder of our interconnectedness to other human beings and also to the ecosystems we exist within.

Fabrication assistance provided by Megan Scoma and Archit Karkare. Neon by Amy Enlow of AV Neon Signs. Photos by Vision & Verve.