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Spiral Wetland by Stacy Levy

“Meshing the clarity of maps and diagrams, and the accessibility of science with the visceral sense of the site, I try to create an instant of wonder and understanding for the viewer.” – Stacy Levy Spiral Wetland is an outdoor … Continue reading

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Artist Stacy Levy unveils “Straw Garden”

As a sculptor, Stacy Levy uses art as a vehicle for translating the patterns and processes of the natural world into the language of human understanding. Her projects are designed so that the site tells the ecological story of itself. … Continue reading

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Inspired Garden Created by Students

This week I was invited to speak about my work to an Environmental Studies class at Carson High School. As one might expect, I think they taught me more then I them. Over the past 6 years the students at … Continue reading

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Public Art – Green, Functional and Beautiful

On October 8th Rebecca Ansert, Founder of Green Public Art Consultancy, was invited to speak at the City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) Symposium , OFF THE GRID: Recharging Public Art + Design. AIPP staff, Carrie Brown and … Continue reading

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H20 – Preview: Matthew Hebert

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading

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H20 – Preview: Rebecca Goodman

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading

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H20 – Preview: Omar Lopez

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading

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H20 – Preview: Collective Magpie

On May 6, 2011, H20: The Art of Conservation, at the Water Conservation Garden, San Diego, CA, will open to the public. Green Public Art reviewed over 1100 artists portfolios before inviting 14 San Diego artists to participate in the … Continue reading

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H20: The Art of Conservation

H20: The Art of Conservation May 6 – November 12, 2011 at The Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019 OPENING RECEPTION: May 7, 2011 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM – Free and open to the … Continue reading

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“A Breath of Life”: Artificial Study of Plant Life

The idea is simple…plants require carbon dioxide to grow. Scotland-based artist and designer Fraser Ross has designed A Breath of Life to engage viewers by asking them to activate his artwork by breathing on it. This is, as Fraser notes, … Continue reading

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