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April 24, 2011 Green Public ArtAdirondack Mountains, Artists Portfolios, Endless Cycle, Endless Supply, Functional Purpose, Garden Spaces, Harsh Climate, Household Waste, Indigenous Plants, Ironic Twist, John Manley, Living In A Desert, Precious Commodity, Public Art, San Diego Artists, San Diego Ca, Solar Pump, Swimming Pools, Water Conservation Garden, Watering Lawns
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On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the exhibition which offers San Diego homeowners an artistic alternative to incorporate water conservation into their own garden spaces. Green Public Art awarded each artist a mini-grant to develop their site-specific sculptures. In the weeks leading up to the exhibition opening the artist's concepts will be revealed on this site. Questions? Contact Rebecca Ansert, Curator, Green Public Art at rebecca@greenpublicart.com.
CONCEPT: Leaky Faucets (waste study). Living in a desert, water is a precious commodity and a huge amount of it is wasted everyday. The obvious culprits of course are people over-watering lawns and non-indigenous plants that cannot withstand the harsh climate, and swimming pools as far as the eye can see. These are the glaring types of waste that I often focus on. However, waste does not only happen on such a grand scale. We can all do our part in conserving what little water we have. Leaky Faucets (waste study) addresses this ordinary household waste and misuse by exaggerating it. The iconic house form is overrun with plumbing and faucets, all continuously dripping. In this house though, the water is constantly cycling back through itself. This endless cycle suggests both a seemingly endless supply of water and cycle of waste that goes on indefinitely. A solar pump powers this system, serving its functional purpose as well as adding another layer of content to the work. The use of solar to power a house of perpetual waste is an ironic twist and commentary on the idea of "offsetting" ones negative impact.
ABOUT: Growing up in the Adirondack Mountains of New York and then going to college and living in the Hudson Valley meant that Adam John Manley's experience of his surroundings was primarily one of dense mountains and green forests, not to mention harsh winters. This landscape formed his personality and sense of place. The decision to move to San Diego, in order to attend an MFA program, was one based both on the program that he was joining and the dramatic shift in environments. Since relocating, Manley has found much of his artistic inspiration in the desert and urban landscapes of San Diego and the southern California region. His work, primarily in wood but containing various mixed media as well, has become a sort of conversation with as well as about these new surroundings. Adam John Manley is currently in his final semester of an MFA in the furniture and wood program at San Diego State, and intends to stay and further pursue this body of sculptural work in this unique environment and landscape.
Rebecca Ansert, founder of Green Public Art, is an art consultant who specializes in artist solicitation, artist selection, and public art project management for both private and public agencies. She is a graduate of the master's degree program in Public Art Studies at the University of Southern California and has a unique interest in how art can demonstrate green processes or utilize green design theories and techniques in LEED certified buildings.
Green Public Art is a Los Angeles-based consultancy that was founded in 2009 in an effort to advance the conversation of public art's role in green building. The consultancy specializes in public art project development and management, artist solicitation and selection, creative community involvement and knowledge of LEED building requirements. Green Public Art also works with emerging and mid-career studio artists to demystify the public art process. The consultancy acts as a resource for artists to receive one-on-one consultation before, during, and after applying for a public art project.
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H20: The Art of Conservation
February 28, 2011 Green Public ArtBuilding Bridges, Cajon Ca, Cuyamaca College, De Wit, Fine Art Society, Five Acres, Garden Spaces, Group Exhibition, Iwasaki, John Manley, Matthew Hebert, Missio, Natural Context, Natural Habitats, Removing Barriers, Ruth Wallen, San Diego Artists, Sdfas, Traditional Materials, Vegetable Garden, Water Conservation Garden
May 6 – November 12, 2011
at The Water Conservation Garden
12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019
This unique exhibition, curated by Green Public Art, offers San Diego homeowners an artistic alternative to incorporate water conservation into their own garden spaces. The exhibition challenges fourteen established and emerging San Diego artists to reflect on water conservation, to consider the natural context in which the artwork is being created and to explore working with recycled, re-purposed or non-traditional materials. This group exhibition, hosted by the San Diego Fine Art Society, will include art works that are an aesthetic manifestation of water conservation, providing another lens with which to view our role in Southern California's efforts to act sustainably, conserve energy and preserve natural habitats.
ARTISTS scheduled to participate in the exhibition include: Dia Bassett, Bociek & Bociek, Lea de Wit, Rebecca Goodman, Matthew Hebert, Terri Hughes-Oelrich, Miki Iwasaki, Benjamin Lavender, Omar Lopez, Collective Magpie, Adam John Manley, Christopher Puzio, Fritize Urquhart and Ruth Wallen.
ABOUT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN: The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, such as a native plant garden and a vegetable garden, as well as how-to displays such as mulch and irrigation exhibits. Admission is free, and the Garden can be viewed on a self-guided tour, or through one of their programs. Located at 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO FINE ART SOCIETY: San Diego Fine Art Society (SDFAS) is strengthening the art pulse of the community through education and collaboration. By removing barriers and building bridges, SDFAS is helping San Diego reach its potential as a top arts destination in the country. Its mission is to strengthen the art pulse of the community through education and collaboration.
H20: The Art of Conservation – Green Public Art
February 21, 2011 Announcements, newsBuilding Bridges, Cajon Ca, Cuyamaca College, De Wit, Fine Art Society, Five Acres, Garden Spaces, Group Exhibition, Iwasaki, John Manley, Matthew Hebert, Natural Context, Natural Habitats, Removing Barriers, Ruth Wallen, San Diego Artists, Sdfas, Traditional Materials, Vegetable Garden, Water Conservation Garden
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