Aeronautics, astronomy, deep-sea exploration, and extreme climatology are but some of the thematic arenas out of which Strachan creates monumental allegories that tell of cultural displacement, human aspiration, and mortal limitation. His text-based neon sculptures are an anthem for our political and cultural moment, and his lexicon an effort to mobilize community and societal change.
Strachan has been the recipient of numerous awards: Artist in Residence at the Getty Research Institute (2019-2020); Frontier Art Prize (2018); the Allen Institute’s inaugural artist-in-residence (2018); LACMA Art + Technology Lab Artist Grant (2014); Tiffany Foundation Grant (2008); Grand Arts Residency Fellowship (2007); and the Alice B. Kimball Fellowship (2006).
58th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia,May You Live in Interesting Times
May 11 – November 24, 2019
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Andrea D'altoè Neonlauro
You Belong Here, Prospect 3 New Orleans, 2014
Blocked out neon traveling installation on the Mississippi River
30 ft x 80 ft on 100-ft barge
Installation view from Prospect .3 Biennale, New Orleans, LA
Courtesy of the artist
Photo credit: Joe Vincent Grey
The Encyclopedia of Invisibility
Carnegie International 57th Edition
October 13, 2018 – March 25, 2019
Courtesy of the artist and the Carnegie Museum of Art
Photo credit: Bryan Conley
Here and Now
Dvir Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
November 30, 2012 – January 5, 2013
Courtesy of the artist and Dvir Gallery
Blast Off 2, 2008-2009
2 glass rockets (broken and unbroken), Bahamas sugar fuel cell
15 x 73 x 23 1/4 in. (38.1 x 185.4 x 59.1 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery
Me and You (North Pole Ice and Cloned North Pole Ice), 2013
North Pole ice, fabricated ice, freezer units, steel stands
50 3/4 in x 29 1/2 in x 24 1/2 each
128.9 x 74.9 x 62.2 cm
Courtesy of the artist
Photo Credit: Tom Powel Imaging
Making of a Brave Man, 2019
Mylar, matte paper, pigment, spray paint, acrylic, oil stick, enamel, vinyl, graphite
89 1/2 x 89 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (227.3 x 227.3 x 7.9 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery
Photo credit: Jurate Veceraite
Next Time, 2018
Mylar, matte paper, pigment, spray paint, acrylic, oil stick, enamel, vinyl, graphite
89 1/2 x 89 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (227.3 x 227.3 x 7.9 cm)
Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery
Photo credit: Jurate Veceraite
