Weeds to Wonders
UPG is transforming Exotic Plants into Art and useful items!
Updated: 11/24/11 for Art Basel 2011 Project w/ latest Calendar.
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SCHEDULE:
11/20 @ Oleta: Material Harvest
11/27 @ Amelia: Material Harvest
11/28 @ Oleta: Fabrication
11/29 @ Oleta: Assembly
11/30 @ Oleta & Aqua (Art Basel): Installation
12/1-12/4 Art Basel: UPG Partners at Aqua Hotel.
12/4 @ Aqua (Art Basel): De-Installation
See the Nov / Dec Calendar for links to each activity with further info:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/a37e7afc1c78748066aa5c4b1/files/UPG_Novembe...
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The Weeds to Wonders Concept:
Transform Destructive Exotic plants into a positive force, raising public awareness and providing new perspectives on this problem through art, and creating functional objects that create tangible solutions.
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The UPG Weeds to Wonders Partnership includes the State of New Mexico Art in Public Places & Will Wilson, Oleta River State Park & the Florida DEP.
We opening a new book for UPG!
Will Wilson
This Navajo artist has been traveling a parallel path, and has a similar vision. His latest installation is at the Denver Botanical Garden.
October:
UPG Volunteers began working with Will Wilson at Amelia Earhart in October to build a prototype.
We used Australian Pine as a primary material, harvested by UPG.
November:
Please see above for SCHEDULE.
Material Harvest:
Australian Pine will be cut down or torn out of the ground.
* Structural elements will be constructed primarily from Australian Pine.
* They will be designed and built as components for easy transportation.
Transportation
In late November we will begin to prepare for Installation!
* UPG Volunteers will disassemble the Hogans into their components.
* Components will be loaded onto trucks and trailers supplied by Oleta River State Park.
December
Art Basel is a world-class event familiar to almost everyone in Miami.
Installation
* One venue has been selected: Aqua.
* Components will be transported to the venues and offloaded with assistance from Fairchild.
* UPG Volunteers supervised by Will and myself will re-assemble the components.
* The Fairchild installation will be open to the general public, including the famous Sunday Brunch!
Disassembly
* Some "ephemeral" installations may be left in place, gradually being transformed into parts of the landscape.
* UPG Volunteers will disassemble the remaining installations and load them onto trucks provided by Oleta.
Reassembly & Re-Installation
* Some installations may be re-assembled at UPG Locations to serve their days as Shade Houses!
CALL for... Artists, Sculptors & Volunteers!
Those who participate in the Material Harvest phase will have first preference for participating in the other phases.
Be a part of it!