Above and Below

Above and Below is an art installation at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, a suspended structure made from aluminum tubing with epoxy coating that forms curved patterns across the ceiling space. The construction spans the gallery areas and creates visual connections between different museum zones.

The work was completed in 2007 by Maya Lin after she conducted extensive research into Indiana's underground water systems. The artist collaborated closely with geologists to draw inspiration from the landscape's geology.

The installation connects Asian Art galleries with contemporary spaces, showing how the museum presents different artistic traditions side by side.

The work can be viewed from several vantage points, including the third-floor galleries and fourth-floor windows of the museum. Best visibility comes from viewing it both from above and from the different levels as you move through the galleries.

The structure is based on precise measurements from ultrasound mapping of the Bluespring Caverns and Lost River tributaries in Indiana. This geological data was integrated into the artistic design and connects the work to the state's underground landscape.

Location: Indianapolis

Inception: 2007

Creator: Maya Lin

Made from material: aluminium, epoxy resins

GPS coordinates: 39.82605,-86.18624

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56