Underneath the sun’s gaze Two Too Large Tables bask in the Hudson River Park. Two unique structures they are. Each crafted from brushed stainless steel and Ipe wood. This durable sustainable wood ensures their longevity. The first table a shade pavilion soars seven feet high. Thirteen chairs ascend becoming columns supporting a sixteen-square-foot plane. The second table a more grounded community gathering spot sits just thirty inches above the earth. Again thirteen chairs support an identical sixteen-square-foot plane.
Two Too Large Tables aren’t merely tables. They are sculptures designed by Allan and Ellen Wexler. They are interactive pieces of art. The seemingly random placement of chairs is intentional. It directs your gaze across the river pathways and landscape. People sitting become integral parts of the structure. Their unconventional arrangement creates unusual pairings. Unexpected conversations unfold.
Allan Wexler a professor at Parsons The New School for Design envisioned this. He and his wife Ellen collaborators in public art created this masterpiece. It’s more than just a place to sit. It’s a social experiment. The chairs encourage interaction. People sit together in ways they might not otherwise. The tables foster unexpected connections. New friendships might blossom under this shade pavilion or around the community table.
Imagine the warmth of the sun on your skin. Feel the cool steel beneath your hands. Observe how people interact. Notice the way light plays across the brushed steel. The simple elegance of the design is captivating. The way the wood complements the steel is striking. The entire creation showcases a harmonious blend of materials and functionality.
Two Too Large Tables are more than just public art. They are catalysts for social interaction. They are spaces for contemplation and community. They are testaments to the creative power of art in public spaces. They are a symbol of the beauty of unexpected connections. They are a reminder to look around and appreciate the people around you. They are an invitation to sit and share a moment. They are Two Too Large Tables. They are a unique addition to the Hudson River Park. They invite you to participate. So find a chair. Join the unusual pairings. Take in the view. Be part of the story that unfolds daily at Two Too Large Tables.