Art of 222

Ugo Rondinone

Ugo Rondinone is a Swiss-born contemporary artist known for his largescale, vibrant sculptures and installations exploring numerous natural forms and the human condition. Planned Installations: 222 will feature “San Marcos Landscape,” brightly colored, textured panels in the East Lobby, and “Primordial (Rainbow),” a suspended installation of colored glass fish in the West Lobby. Ugo brings an otherworldly quality to the entrance experience for residents at 222.

Credits:

Portrait: Photography by Maru Teppei
Installation View, Ugo Rondinon Primordial, Gladstone, Brussels, 201
© Ugo Rondin
Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone; photography by Stefan Altenburger

Jorge Pardo

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1963, Jorge Pardo studied at the University of IllinoisChicago and earned his BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His multidisciplinary work explores the intersection of painting, sculpture, design, and architecture, blurring the lines between functionality and fine art. Pardo is known for his use of vibrant color, eclectic patterns, and a mix of natural and industrial materials. His work spans from murals and collages to custom furnishings and large-scale architectural interventions. Working at both intimate and monumental scales, Pardo often treats entire public spaces as immersive, visual experiences. His work invites joy, curiosity, and reinterpretation, challenging traditional boundaries between art, design, and everyday life. Planned Installations: Custom Gisela hanging lights in the Residential Lounge and smaller bespoke fixtures throughout the property bring Pardo’s signature environment to life. Site-specific murals in the main lobby and clubhouses further immerse residents in his distinctive artistic vision. These works showcase his fusion of sculptural form, architectural precision, and bold color.

Odili Donald Odita

Odili Donald Odita is a Nigerian American artist celebrated for his largescale abstract murals featuring dynamic color and geometric pattern. Planned Installations: Seven large-scale murals with bright, geometric color patterns and floor-to-floor variations will bring the artist’s signature dynamic abstraction to life. These vibrant works will transform the garage levels into a striking and memorable arrival experience for residents.

Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-Martin is a British conceptual artist known for his bold, graphic depictions of everyday objects and large-scale wall paintings. Planned Installations: Michael CraigMartin’s iconic, colorful interpretations of everyday objects will wrap the Residential Lounge in custom wallpaper and layered colorful 2D works, adding a bold and playful energy to the space.

Spectrum Mirror

Spectrum Mirror is the creative studio of Caitlin Warther and Wendy Dixon, founded in Cape Town, South Africa. Specializing in innovative techniques for mirror, glass, and metal, they developed their signature chromatic gradients through their own fine art practice and now collaborate with designers, artists, and architects worldwide. Planned Installations: Refined geometric mirror installations, created in collaboration with Spectrum and designer Ben Johnson, will vary in shape and color from floor to floor. These custom pieces add depth and visual intrigue to the elevator lobbies in both the East and West Towers.