In 2006 Glenn Ligon created “Double America”, a large scale glowing neon sign that boldly flashes “AMERICA” with an inverted mirror image of itself underneath. Both Americas flicker erratically as if the energy source used to sustain it is almost depleted. The two Americas are tethered to and powered by six transformers that feed black lined white neon glass tubes that are the sign’s skeleton. The power boxes, laying exposed and vulnerable on the floor suggest a subtle sense of disregard and instability that almost goes unnoticed. Looking at the piece, the viewer is so easily distracted by the electrified spectacle that one doesn’t give much thought to what powers it – until the sign flashes off.