Romancing the Anthropocene curated by Ivan Jurakic and Crystal Mowry
Pink Punch v.2, 2013
Polymetis
Michaela MacLeod - New York, USA
Nicholas Croft - New York, USA
Light Installation
This light installation aims to lure visitors off the street with its colour and luminance. By wrapping trees in a protective pink LED rope, a glowing garden space is created within the dense urban fabric.
The light installation, Pink Punch v.2, aims to lure visitors off the street with its colour and luminance. By wrapping trees in a three meter high protective pink LED rope, a glowing garden and communal seating area is created within the dense urban fabric. The installation aims to draw attention to the importance of trees in public spaces and the need for environmental stewardship. Through the installation, the visitor understands the preciousness of this natural resource, especially in the city, and particularly in the downtown core, where vegetation is scarce.
Tree wrapping is an ancient technique, whereby trees are wrapped in material to protect their trunks from harsh environmental elements. This traditional technique will be used in a non-traditional way, to create a new garden typology in the city.
Suitable for all ages
29First Canadian Place, Courtyard, 120 King Street West
This project is outdoors.