On Display
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Title
On Display
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Artist
Joe O'Connell
Blessing Hancock
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Location
S. Broadway (three pieces between Louisiana St. and Florida St.)
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Neighborhood
Athmar
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Year
2015
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Artwork Type
Public Sculpture
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Material
steel, LED lights
What People Are Saying
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7 people say Thought Provoking
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6 people say Photogenic
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6 people say Love it
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3 people say Interactive
About This Piece
On Display is a series of glowing enclosures that reference window-shopping displays. By interacting with these sculptures the visitor is highlighted within the illuminated frame and becomes the object of interest in the ‘window display’. We are celebrating the South Broadway business district by putting the public ‘on display’.
These highly interactive sculptures will encourage social collaboration and self-expression as each display is a unique shape and opportunity to engage visitors.
On Display is meant to be enjoyed both day and night. Each display is made up of acrylic, with color added either by a powder-coated stainless steel wrap or a layer of colored acrylic. During the day sunlight streams through the acrylic walls creating a diffused glow of color and shadow patterns, adding visual interest to the streetscape. The stainless steel designs are text and imagery that relates to local interests and chosen by the community. In the evening, touch activated sensors trigger localized light patterns creating powerful sources of color for the surrounding area.
