PSYCHO BARN Atop MET's Roof Garden is Gloomy Kitsch

For those who seek out the back stairwell on the 2nd floor of the MET to climb several flights to its roof, they're rewarded with a glorious view of Central Park.  A favorite respite from the frenzy of the city, the rooftop has become a palette from which various artists are awarded the opportunity to create an immersive installation.  Yesterday marked the opening of Cornelia Parker's (b. Britain 1956) "Psycho Barn;" a replica of Norman Bate's home from Hitchcock's horror film "Psycho" (1960.)  Parker is a celebrated conceptual installation artists; elected to the Royal Acad of the Arts & named an Officer of the British Empire.  She's been nominated for the prestigious Turner prize.  All these accolades are puzzling as her PSYCHO BARN appears a witless choice geared for the benefit of tourists and selfie shots.  I gleam the reference to clandestine enigmas on NYC rooftops.  Still, I think Parker's piece falls far below the provacative & stimulating installations that have been bestowed upon the MET's crest in the past.  Last year, the minimalistic but thoughtful installation was a clever convergence of archeological and biological ideas that mirror what is found inside the MET.  In 2014, the politcally volatile commentary by Pakistanian artist Qureshi was deceptively beautiful while delivering a blood chilling reminder of warfare.  Qureshi painted white floral arrangements amidst a bloody red splattered background.  Furthermore, her work did not obstruct the surrounding views.  Parker's Transitional Object "Psycho Barn" is a demented use of prime artistic real estate.