Project Four: Public Art ProposalCourse: MAT 110, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Summer Session
Instructor: Grace Gray-Adams, Date: July 16, 2009
MiraCosta Theatre
By: Debbie Dennis
By: Debbie Dennis
Can you ask a flower not to bloom? Each expression of the arts is connected to the other…art, dance, music, and drama. It is entirely fitting that a performance center would bloom with the vitality of the fine arts.
Recently, I brought a number of guests to MiraCosta Theatre for a show. In my mind’s eye, I was expecting to see more movement, color, and art at the facility. The theatre building looked rather commonplace, like a copy of the other educational buildings on campus. As much as I truly appreciate the serenity and continuity of the earthy finishes used throughout the campus architecture and signage, there is a time to use architectural accent for special purposes. Art cannot blossom if it confined to the commonplace. In reflection, I felt that the MiraCosta Theatre should be noticeably set apart from the other structures, reflecting the festive attitude of theatre-goers and the vitality of performers.
As illustrated by the photos, I chose to colorize the present marquee, theatre, and box office structure, as well as lighting and surface concrete, with vibrant colors based on some of my work as an artist. The triangular signboard above the box office would be an ever-changing display of moving color and light to attract patrons. With lighting and color as a major attraction (especially for shows held in the evenings) the excitement surrounding the campus theatre will leave a lasting impression.
Over the years, I have been influenced by the public art of Michelangelo, Christo, Claes Oldenburg, Alexander Calder, I.M. Pei, Michael Graves, and a variety of kinetic sculpture installations, public fountain sculptures, interactive public art, and street theatre. I enjoyed my introduction recently to the works of Krzysztof Wodiczko, and the artistic team of Barry Megee and Margaret Kilgallen. Art on a grand scale is very stimulating and inspiring.
“…Art entranced me, seduced me, and made me want to dance, that forbidden dance that only few understand…” -Shran Jones
Wow, love these colors and designs:)
ReplyDeleteLori McCausland
a unique and funky addition to the campus.
ReplyDeleteThe colors really blow my mind.
-Samvit
That is a really interesting color choice. It definetely catches your attention.
ReplyDeletePrabhav Jain
Really loud. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteVery unique. Good choice in colors
ReplyDelete- Camaran Khiev
I really like the colors and it would really make the theatre stand out.
ReplyDelete-Brittany
I like the tile type path in purple, this is interesting cause it is a little different from everyone else's.
ReplyDeleteBrett
Very Fauvist, but what about the roof?! The whole neon wall look would turn the theater into a beacon that could be seen for miles, and I think it would attract the arts and artists of the area much better than the school does now.
ReplyDeleteTyler
The luminous color make the building look transparent. Interesting idea.--Heather
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. It is so vibrant and colorful, it's almost blinding! I would really like to see that in real life.--Justin
ReplyDeleteReally cool..... it looks like a whole new ambient.. great Job!!
ReplyDeleteAlessandro
Bold. Wakes you up. It reminds me of 80s neon colors. Did Paul see this? That 80s child...
ReplyDelete~ Jude
WOW, Bring that dead building alive. Jim
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments...will respond if I'm able. If you'd like to drop me a line when summer session is over, my email address is: yatespublishing@aol.com
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed meeting each one of you, and sharing in your artistic endeavors!
-debbie dennis
yes, i did see it and it makes me waana listen to my pat benatar cassette tape! yes, tape. ;p
ReplyDelete-paul