By press on WED, OCT 28TH 2009, 5:25 P.M.
Grandfather's Incline
Sun, Nov 15th 2009 - Sun, Feb 21st 2010
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- THU, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- FRI, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- SAT, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- SUN, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mingwei Lee is a visual, performance, installation and public artist and he joins frequent collaborator, architect Stephan Freid, in designing a proposal for a permanent public artwork called Grandfather’s Incline (working title). Lee’s vision for Grandfather’s Incline is a narrow, 80-foot long suspended wooden platform that extends beyond the hillside at a slight incline hovering above the nearby Garden Theater and historic Villa. A single potted tree is situated at the far end of the platform providing a shady, contemplative space for hikers to rest, refresh themselves and to experience a unique view of Silicon Valley. If completed, this sculpture will be located at a parting between ancient oak and redwood trees along a popular trail within Montalvo’s communal parklands.
Art in Public Spaces: Artist Mingwei Lee, Architect Stephan Freid and Curator Julie Lazar in Conversation
As part of their project for AGENCY: The Work of Artists, artist Mingwei Lee and architect Stephan Freid discuss their proposal for Grandfather’s Incline and engage in a conversation about the complexities and potential of art in public spaces.
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