The Playhouse District Association is excited to unveil a new temporary art installation in the Playhouse District titled Between Violet and Green by artists Megan Mueller and Samuel Scharf. The solar powered public art piece is on view on the lawn of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church at 585 East Colorado Boulevard through October 2016.
Between Violet and Green is a site-specific art installation of 360 rectangular solar powered lights arranged in rows in the ground. The design highlights the natural contours of the site and draws the viewer toward the entry of Pasadena Presbyterian Church. The concept of the work is to harness the sun’s energy by day and ‘play it back’ it as a dynamic feature by night. Sunshine is one of California’s greatest natural resources and in the work, plays a key role.
The commissioned artists Megan Mueller and Samuel Scharf have been practicing artists and administrators for over 10 years. They have both worked in a wide variety of artistic environments like the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Delicious Spectacle – a DIY project space in Washington DC, and currently as a registrar at Honor Fraser Gallery and Sam Scharf as art preparator at Blum and Poe both in Los Angeles. Their work demonstrates the value of public art and its potential to engage the community within which it is located by creating landmarks and destinations for reflection.
“We are thrilled to welcome this temporary art installation along Colorado Boulevard, highlighting the district’s role as a leader in arts and culture in Pasadena. The artwork’s transformation of a highly visible corner helps highlight the opportunities that public art can bring to further enliven our district,” said Playhouse District Executive Director, Brian Wallace.
Between Violet and Green is a temporary addition to the Playhouse District’s public art program including installations on crosswalks and utility boxes throughout the area, adding to the cultural richness of Pasadena’s premier arts district.
For more information on the Playhouse District Association’s public art program, contact Brian Wallace at [email protected] or (626) 744-0340, or visit www.playhousedistrict.org/publicart.
