Can a stringed instrument redefine the history of modern art?
In short: Artist Jennie C. Jones discusses her 2025 Roof Garden Commission at The Met, titled Ensemble. This installation explores the intersection of acoustic sound and sculptural form, offering a unique perspective on modernism through the lens of stringed instruments.
Ensemble is the second outdoor sculptural installation by Jennie C. Jones. On view at The Met through October 19, 2025, the project examines the formal and sonic potential of stringed instruments. Jones utilizes the line of the string as a continuous, unbroken proxy for art history, creating a distinct response to the modernist tradition.
The commission represents a collaborative effort involving a wide team of musicians, audio engineers, and art fabricators. By bridging the gap between musical acoustics and visual sculpture, the work invites viewers to consider how the physical properties of instruments can serve as a narrative device for exploring historical continuity.
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