Garfield Park Conservatory to Welcome New Art Installation

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

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Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly announced a new temporary art installation will be coming to the Garfield Park Conservatory. The installation by Chicago’s Luftwerk Studio, called solarise, will be a series of immersive light and sculpture installations and was created specifically for the Conservatory. An immersive exhibit that includes light installations and reactive sculpture, solarise will highlight the Conservatory’s historic architecture and acclaimed plant collection. During the day, the installations will use sunlight to provide a unique experience of shadow play and a cloak of color for rooms throughout the building. Solar panels will power the energy efficient LED lighting that will illuminate the sculpture both indoors and outdoors during evening hours. The installation is made possible through a generous grant from ComEd and Exelon. solarise will be on display at the Garfield Park Conservatory from this year’s Autumnal Equinox to next year’s Autumnal Equinox, September 23, 2015 to September 22, 2016. For more information, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-742-PLAY.

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