Like New York itself, Hely Lima's constructions are a mass of conflicting impressions. There are quiet neighborhoods with Mom-and-Pop grocery stores,little worlds unto themselves...and there is the ever-changing streetscape, with giant cranes and construction crews demolishing familiar neighborhoods. There are rainy nights with glittering reflections and crowded subways. The closely observed details and the witty commentary make Lima's art hard to describe. A French critic wrote: 'Lima's work is a combination of painting, sculpture and theater'. Adding to...more
