Summary: <p>Martin Creed is an artist. And a musician. And the two don't really have a distinction, in his mind. His work is serious, his work is whimsical, and, again, there is no distinction. Stand under the slowly rotating "Understanding" sign in Brooklyn Bridge park — his doing — and you slowly become aware: this is ridiculous, I'm standing under Understanding. But then it takes on a new significance, as you stand there Understanding, staring at Lower Manhattan, a place not known for its humane-ness. Creed's music allows for the same dichotomy: "Understanding" is also a pop song, with a jangly, shaggy lope and a simple -- serious -- message. Creed's having a major New York moment: his work is on display at the Park Avenue Armory from June 8 to August 7. His art is not bound by genre or medium – he uses paint, sculpture, film, dance, and music. We get at least some of the music part during our live set with him; scroll down to see some of the art on display, and click the player above to hear the performance and conversation.</p> <p>Creed and his band are also performing at <a href="http://nationalsawdust.org/event/indie-in-situ-martin-creed-and-his-band/">National Sawdust</a> on June 14.<br><br></p> <p></p> <p> </p> Martin Creed's guitar. (John Schaefer/WNYC) <p> </p> Martin Creed's piano -- note the electrical cord. (John Schaefer/WNYC) <p> </p> A Martin Creed sculpture: plywood stacked to be as high as it is long. (John Schaefer/WNYC) <p> </p> A Martin Creed video installation. (John Schaefer/WNYC) <p> </p>
