09/15/2020
DAY 30! The Arcadia Public Art Project would like to extend a big thanks to everyone who has followed our journey through the 30 Creative Actions Project! For our final post we want to share our design concept for the 2020 Arcadia Public Art Project to be completed post-Covid!
This artwork was designed for the Glenside Free Library, to be placed behind the sign at the intersections of S Keswick Ave and E Waverly Rd. We spent time this semester getting to know the wonderful residents of Glenside and what values they carry as a community. We discovered that it was important that our design have a “sense of place” in Glenside and reflect its history. In our research we discovered that this sight was once a stop on the old trolleyway that connected Glenside to surrounding communities. Because of this, we decided to use trolley headlights as a central element for the sculpture. The inspiration for this work comes from the desire to provide connection and activation. This artwork craves participation; it is looking for companions to sit, to read, to walk, to perform. In the same way that a headlight guides a trolley, this sculpture will provide a beacon to a place where community members can share space together.
We want to extend a special thank you to the Glenside Free Library for allowing us to design for their space. In addition, we want to thank all of the Glenside community members who have provided feedback and support to us through this process. Now it is your turn! Have some thoughts about this artwork? Send them our way! We will continue to provide updates through our social media once construction begins. In the meantime, we hope you stay safe and creative everyday
