The Art of Living Together
Spaces reveal a great deal about their inhabitants. They reflect what we prefer, inform what we do, and affect how we're perceived. UICA's move from a boldly contemporary dwelling to a classical Beaux-Arts-style building on the KCAD campus raises exciting questions about how we make a space that was not initially built for us feel inherently like our own. How do we re-envision this monumental structure and provide new and alternate ways of experiencing the spaces in and around it? How can we cultivate unconventional relationships between interiors and exteriors, and by extension, between artists and audiences? Petrone's site-specific installation considers the common perceptions of the building as a historical place of business and alerts the city that something new and exciting is happening. This bold display of brightly colored spheres activates the building and outdoor spaces and invites visitors to admire and explore the building. Cheerful and playful shapes rise from the grounds, expand from windows, perch on the rooftop, and welcome passersby to this rejuvenated space that celebrates new life, new beginnings, and a KCAD and UICA symbiosis.