art for everyone
One amazing event that I’m proud takes place in our state is ArtPrize. It’s now in its fifth year and all began with a “social experiment” idea from Rick DeVos. He was going to give away the world’s largest art prize based solely on a public vote. DeVos said the event would take over downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, that fall. As it turned out, that was just the beginning.
Steve & I have attended this awesome event 4 out of the last 5 years. Here are some bits and pieces of what we enjoyed this time around…
Sleeping Dune National Lakeshore created from fabric took first prize. Silkwaves added fantastic color to the Grand River. This heart has the right message… Actions Speak Louder.
The wood carved Dancing With Mother Nature sculpture was stunning in person. And this Earth Giant looked like he has been kicking back fishing in the Grand River for years.
Glass orchid garden & photo-like painted polar bears.
Plus I love the magical peep holes in All Things Possible.
The origami swans jumped off the painting and filled the ceiling in Wing and a Prayer. Taking Flight was amazing in person too.
Back to Eden was a lovely living wall of prettiness and old tires never looked so cute on Tired Pandas.
That may look like a quilt… but is actually carved from wood!
Thanks for another inspiring experience ArtPrize. We’ll keep our head in the clouds dreaming of artful ways to look at the world until next year!
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