琉璃神社 residents are encouraged to interact with Artist in Residence Lucas Glenn鈥檚 project that will animate several community parks.
Lucas鈥� project M.A.S.S.I.V.E. is a mobile, interactive art installation aimed at getting residents to think creatively and critically about climate change and relationships with nature and each other.
鈥淲ith salvaged tech connected to solar and power tool batteries, I hope this DIY installation creates small opportunities for intentional ecological exchange,鈥� Lucas said in a media release. 鈥淚 invite visitors to share water with Ponderosas, or to DJ for a bush of Oregon grape plants.鈥�
Rather than focusing on grand climate solutions, this project uses small, creative, and even anti-climactic gestures for living alongside plants he added.
You can find and interact with Lucas鈥� project between 1-4 p.m. in the following parks this fall:
- Knowles Heritage Park - Saturday, Sept. 14;
- Ben Lee Park - Saturday, Sept. 21;
- Knox Mountain Park 1st lookout - Saturday, Sept. 28;
- Rotary Marsh Park - Saturday, Oct 5.
鈥淲e are thrilled with Lucas鈥� project and can鈥檛 wait for residents to experience it for themselves," said Christine McWillis, cultural services manager. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 theme of climate change is fitting as our community and we, as individuals, grapple with the realities of a changing climate.鈥�
For more information about Lucas, the Artist in Residence program or culture in 琉璃神社, .
