"Float"

"Float" "Float" is an interactive public art project by Jarrett Mellenbruch.

Simply an arrangement of hammocks on a public green, "Float" is activated by the participation and engagement of the public. This page is a continuation of the community—it's your space to post photos and other media, spread the word, and comment on your experience. The first iteration of "Float" was part of the Kansas City Municipal Art Council's 2012 Avenue of the Arts and located on the lawn of

the Convention Center's Grand Ballroom, across from the Kauffman Performing Arts Center from May-September 2012. "Float 2" is coming to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Summer 2014 — watch this page for updates!

You're probably asking: "These hammocks. Very cool, but how do they work?" "Float" artist Jarrett Mellenbruch demonstrat...
05/16/2014

You're probably asking: "These hammocks. Very cool, but how do they work?" "Float" artist Jarrett Mellenbruch demonstrates!

Several great shots of Float in today's KC Star!
05/16/2014

Several great shots of Float in today's KC Star!

News, sports and entertainment photo galleries from The Kansas City Star.

As of this afternoon, the hammocks are UP at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art! Spread the word and go enjoy a float...
05/13/2014

As of this afternoon, the hammocks are UP at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art! Spread the word and go enjoy a float!

"Float" also included in KC Star's Art Sights to Remember. Have to admit: this is really inspiring me to try to make thi...
12/27/2012

"Float" also included in KC Star's Art Sights to Remember. Have to admit: this is really inspiring me to try to make this a permanent installation...

More than 50,000 people attended the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s “Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs” exhibit, featuring stellar objects drawn from almost a century’s worth of world’s fairs.

"Float" made the Pitch's 2012 photo scrapbook!
12/27/2012

"Float" made the Pitch's 2012 photo scrapbook!

The other day, we were about to complete one of the basic year-end tasks of the digital age: Wipe our camera's memory card. But before we could hit delete, we noticed a really cool shot.

"One way to measure a thing’s success is to note how fast people miss it when it goes away." The scoop on Float from the...
07/25/2012

"One way to measure a thing’s success is to note how fast people miss it when it goes away." The scoop on Float from the Pitch, for everyone who's messaged and emailed, wondering what happened to the hammocks.

Float's hammocks only exist as photos for now.One way to measure a thing’s success is to note how fast people miss it when it goes away. By that standard, artist Jarrett Mellenbruch’s “Float” — the dozen hammocks that were until recently arranged on the south lawn of th...

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06/28/2012

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More "Float" in KC Star best photos of the day
06/19/2012

More "Float" in KC Star best photos of the day

Star Shots | Best photos from June 18 Photo Gallery

06/11/2012

That was some storm last night! Let's see if our "quick-dry" hammocks dried as quickly as manufacturer's claims. If you're at Float this afternoon, give us an update on hammock dryness!

Not even opened and already on the youtubes. Yeehaw!
06/11/2012

Not even opened and already on the youtubes. Yeehaw!

A quick interview with Jarrett Mellenbruch about a project for The Avenue of the Arts. This piece is called "Float" and it's made for the people of Kansas Ci...

Some morning visitors started a foursquare user for "Float" today. Check in when you're floating!
06/11/2012

Some morning visitors started a foursquare user for "Float" today. Check in when you're floating!

Art Gallery in Kansas City, MO

06/11/2012

KC Star loves "Float"!

The 2012 Avenue of the Arts is a testing ground for several artists unaccustomed to working large — and outdoors.

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