Jonathan LeVine Projects, in conjunction with NADA House, proudly presents Rockets to Luna by Kumkum Fernando.On view from September 3 – October 27, 2024, at NADA House located on Governors Island, NY.

Rockets to Luna tells a story of an intergalactic journey to reach a loved one through six rockets, each of which fails to reach its destination. Every rocket represents memories that were intended but never realized.

Inspired by Art Deco mosaics, Asian temple colors and spaceships, each rocket-like work is made through a labor intensive process that consists of 600 to 900 hand-painted wooden tiles framed with up-cycled wood from shipping yards of Saigon and embellished with brass and stainless steel details. Each unique piece is then weathered and aged to achieve a finish that references the worn temple walls and floors from which Kumkum drew inspiration.

Lotus pond in the sky

The Angry Kite

Temple Rocket

Flying Mary

Sky Castle

Rocket Black Sal MaL