LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue Public Art Project
On view from September 30 to November 30 will be my first foray into public art at 3601 Lancaster Ave, part of the LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue public art project which includes storefront installations by 13 artists, gallery openings along Lancaster Ave, and live music and performances during the opening party on September 30 from 6-10 pm.
The idea behind my piece, Value Added:
The idea of transforming vacant or underused storefronts on the once bustling Lancaster Ave got me thinking about the evolution of economies along that route. Storefronts that once were in the business of selling goods and services to a community are now in the business of selling art and culture, and indirectly, real estate.
The term "Value Added" refers to the inarguable value and necessity of culture in a community but also hints at the uncomfortable commercialism that accompanies it.
Using the familiar scene of patched (subtracted) graffiti as a backdrop calls into question what kinds of art are deemed acceptable in the new culture economy.
Come see me and the finished work on Friday, September 30 from 6-10 for what should be a really fun opening party!
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