Oiticica's Box Bolide 12 marks an important point of transition in the artist's career—from more conventional paintings and sculptures which hang on the wall or from the ceiling to interactive objects with which the viewer could engage physically. The construction is filled with rocks, sand, and earth and was intended to be handled, allowing a multisensory experience combining both touch and sight.

Paulina Pobocha, Associate Curator, Department of Painting and Sculpture