I want to take this opportunity to thank Sam McDonough for her amazing vision and hard work to make this project happen; and for making a part of her artwork that of supporting other artists.
I also want to thank Michael McFadden for his support and awesomeness.
Keep an eye on: www.artboxpittsburgh.com for the 3 upcoming residencies with amazing local artists creating artwork in a neighborhood near you!
On site, I constructed and installed a total of 13 Mini Sites in the corner of 12th and Carson.
Here is a selection of stereo images of the main sites (I like using stereo pictures because they come a little bit closer to capturing the three-dimensionality of the actual pieces.)
"Paper Boat Site 1"
"Paper Boat Site 2"
"Clothes Line"
"How to Fold a Paper Boat"
"Three Chairs"
"Picnic"
"Chess Game"
"Park"
"Park" detail
"Salad Bowl"
"The Cave"
"Pond 1"
To get an idea of the context where these live, and to see the public's interactions and reactions, check out this last of the photo videos:
Mini Sites 3 from Alberto J. Almarza on Vimeo.
I had a truly wonderful experience working in (and out of) the box; and plan to continue hiding more miniatures in the streets of Pittsburgh.
I also have a renewed interest in furthering the dialog with the public, building community and conversation around art and its great power to...
put a smile in someone's face.
AA11
