The intersection of where basketball meets culture has stood as a core pillar to Victor Solomon‘s work over the past decade. Amongst his many hoop-inspired interventions, the Boston-born, Los Angeles-based artist repaired an entire court inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which emphasizes seeing beauty in the broken. On a bigger scale, Solomon was tapped by the NBA to redesign all of its trophies, from the G League to the Larry O’Brien, as well as newer honors, such as the NBA All Star Trophies.
Solomon’s returns to the court once more through a new sculptural backboard made entirely of a mirror polished stainless steel. Dubbed The Portal, the artwork features a minimally coarse rim against a curvilinear surface that distorts a person’s image as they move in-and-around the backboard. Solomon took to Instagram to unveil the work, stating, “the game’ll change how you see the world.”
It’s unclear whether The Portal will be available to purchase or just a one-off studio piece, but follow Solomon’s Instagram to gain the scoop on his latest edition releases, as well as his new “Trophy Talk” series.
