Craig Walsh's "MONUMENTS: Forces of Nature" • giant moving portraits projected on trees
Schedule
Mon Sep 16 2024 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20852 | Bethesda, MD
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Built for the outdoors, Craig Walsh’s MONUMENTS celebrates selected individuals through large-scale, dynamic, nighttime projected portraits onto live trees in public spaces for stunning effect. This challenges traditional expectations of public monuments and the selective history represented in our public spaces. The installations present a haunting synergy between the human form, nature, and the act of viewing. Strathmore's "Forces of Nature" highlights the achievements and social impact of six heores who work in climate, environmental stewardship, or resource justice in the DMV area. RSVP & Learn more at Strathmore.org/Monuments
HONORESS
• Christopher Bradshaw
• Kahlil Kettering
• Joelle Novey
• Ramón Palencia-Calvo
• Brenda Lee Richardson
• Joe Toolan
Special thanks to these community partners who were integral to our honoree selection process:
• Ruby Stemmle, Founder and CEO, EcoLatinos
• Nancy Stoner, President, Potomac Riverkeeper Network
• Rico Newman and Hope Khodaei, leaders of the Choptico Band, Piscataway-Conoy Tribe
Projections become visible in the moments after sunset until 10pm. Guests are welcome on campus ahead of sunset to find a spot to watch. RSVP to help us manage crowd size and to update you about weather or campus amenities before you attend. Monuments may remain open during very light rain only. Lobbies will be open if patrons need to step indoors during a weather pause. Paid parking is available in the Grosvenor-Strathmore garage or on Tuckerman Lane.
MONDAYS 6:30pm join us before you explore the campus for talks with climate and community heroes. Bar and light refreshements available. Live music at 8pm. RSVP required beginning 8/15.
CRAIG WALSH is a visual artist based in Brisbane, AUS. Over the last 30 years, Walsh has become widely known for his pioneering works – including innovative approaches to projection mapping in unconventional sites. His site-responsive works have animated natural environments and features such as trees, rivers and mountains, as well as public art projects in urban and architectural space. He is also renowned for his site interventions at live events, including iconic works at music festivals across Australia and internationally. Walsh’s work remains distinctive for its conceptual underpinnings and deftly woven narrative. Over recent years he has extended his digital arts expertise into work with diverse communities, enabling large-scale participation as collaborators in contemporary art projects such as Home Gwangju (South Korea, 2012), Traces — Blue (Setouchi, Japan, 2013), and FIVE (DADAA Inc., Western Australia, 2013–14).
FOOD & DRINKS are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. You can also bring your own food, but alcoholic drinks must be purchased on site. Fridays and Saturdays, cold items (salads, sandwiches, cheese plates), beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the gazebo 6-9pm (art installation will be lit until 10pm). Pre-order boxed shareables will also be available for purchase. Check your email for menus and details! Mondays snacks and beverages will be available 6-8:30pm for guests attending pre-dusk talks and performances.
SONIC TRAILS provides an audio companion! The soundscape blends words, reflections, stories, and sounds provided by individuals featured in the Monuments installation. Headphones are required. During day, when Monuments are not visible, Sonic Trails will continue to provide an orchestral experience. The soundscape is available for free through the app at Strathmore.org/Sonic
Many thanks to Kathleen Knepper, the Embassy of Australia, and Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square for their generosity!
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Where is it happening?
5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20852, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20852-3385, United States,North Bethesda, Maryland, BethesdaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
