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Picking artists is never easy, but the Connective Corridor public art jury has reached consensus. After two days of extensive interviews with 16 semi-finalists selected by the jury from the original field of 276 applicants from 17 countries, the jury reached a consensus on the six finalists. It’s the culmination of a thoughtful, deliberative process. The six artists selected by the jury also ranked among top picks by area residents who participated in our recent community outreach session. Input from the community helped guide the jury through their deliberation process.
The next step will be inviting the six artists to visit Syracuse to meet with community members as they refine their initial concepts and scope out locations. We think you’ll find them enjoyable. They are all talented professionals, and also dynamic, engaging people who love working with communities.
The jury asked each candidate: “What approach would you bring to engaging the community?” We thought you’d enjoy the responses from the six selected finalists.
DeWitt Godfrey, Earlville, NY (- Works in corten steel and bolts using patterns that mimic genetic cellular structural codes.
- Is conceptualizing a sculptural installation that is site specific, using cylindrical elements that form an aesthetic, structural and materials ecosystem.
- Works in steel, camera recognition software, LED strips, screens, electronics and optics.
- Is conceptualizing a time-based sculptural installation that would be playful and interactive.
- Works with varied media but is best known for his iconic Tree of 40 Fruit which was featured in media around the world.
- Is conceptualizing a Grove of Tree of 40 Fruit in Syracuse – a signature hometown project.
- Works in steel, aluminum, fiberglass and motion-activated lighting.
- Is conceptualizing a responsive, interactive structure that will be a digital experiential space based on community histories, narratives and dynamics.
- Works with suspended light panels integrated with animated RGB-LEDs and computer controlled light installations.
- Is conceptualizing a series of smaller linear installations that tie together thematically across the Corridor and perhaps the Onondaga Creekwalk area.
- Works in stainless steel, acrylic, LED lighting and touch sensitive electronics.
- Is conceptualizing an installation that would serve as an interactive social gathering space enlivened by light.