Frye Art Museum Visit

The entry to the Frye Art Museum begins while still outside, and the sense of being enclosed increases as one ascends the ramp. The small foyer area has several tall windows which allow lots of light into the space, maintaining its connection to the outside. From there, the natural lighting and the connection to the outdoors is dependent on the art exhibit—if it’s too light-sensitive, any source of daylight is blocked off completely.
When I visited the museum, light was allowed to enter the building. This created patches of natural light flooding from the ceiling and highlighting the stark white walls and light hardwood floors. The interior form was very interesting, acting somewhat like a maze as one’s path weaves through rooms. Some pieces blocked off passageways that would otherwise be usable, which was somewhat frustrating to navigate, as there was really one path to take.