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EXAMPLE ART PATTERN WITH POLLINATORS
<br /> Deedee Morrison believes in the transformative
<br /> potential of public art and creates work that engages
<br /> the audience in a I'vely and intelligent conversation
<br /> about the natural world and contributes to a dynamic, .• .. .•
<br /> memorable pub!c space. Morrison conducts extensive . .. .. "..
<br /> research on the local biodiversity and the bioregional • •.. :'• Al".. •••
<br /> characteristics of tree area. The result is a written • • `• f,\ •.•
<br /> narrative that directs the design concept that resonate • '-.":41 l��r�I. ...41..
<br /> a feelingof .nnovation, revolution, and transition. By +� .:'i'A , f 1. /� f..\••
<br /> creatively demonstrating the shapes and patterns in .......4.:,:,; ••.•.;•`:\•.,.:,� ... v....../ 4 tt 1��'• .
<br /> nature, we can enrch the experience of public art and :'47:: ••••...1:1/\ \ `�%,�,
<br /> encourage part c pation, curiosity and connection with '4r"�,, f, --'
<br /> •our environment. "—•'� a ••...' -
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<br /> A single encounter, the discovery of a pant or anima: . •
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<br /> species in its iabitat can be one of the most beautiful : : fOr 40) :•;,,. • -
<br /> experiences we have with nature. Imagine a place with • '.t ��•l • ;\ - •••.•
<br /> public art that encourages discovery and playful .. •'-,.'I f �� ':
<br /> interaction with Californias incredible biodiversity. •..: .� jfr •,�
<br /> Native plants provide vital habitat for critical pollinators, '"\'.•• ` 1 �I
<br /> together having adapted to an amazing array of :' • ,%il\\•, .. : :
<br /> habitats and microclimates, achieving a balance with ,. 1 "-Z.6
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<br /> other living things and forming the foundation for all ;.• Art, •-.". - iiii. \. !; • .6... !•.''
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<br /> life. Many of these species directly interact with and ..•-• + ZeT4' , f..,-.-. .. .-..• •• .
<br /> effect the food that is locally grown and many are on ......$1:c.,, ,;,...:;;;,.. .... .:. ,,II' AJ\;�;f • : ";
<br /> the protected or endangered species list. •.;':`*' �;', ... • •• -,,,<.,.,i,;. .
<br /> Imagine encountering an 9' stainless steel California :'';':',`;; •
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<br /> oak leaf that is gracefully bent to express movement. %s� � V. .••\ .'
<br /> The patterns that are laser cut into the leaf are created -•-••4•14v.,'
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<br /> from native pollinator speces that celebrate the ��; �. •`�� .'
<br /> incredible biodiversity of the region.The sculpture has a ••• .• '....4,:.::,11:;.,...‘ • ........
<br /> nam•c v'sual presence during the day with it's ••....••
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<br /> compe ling scale, laser cut surfaces and polished
<br /> finish. At night it come alive with added dimension as .••
<br /> the ID lights pulsate color through hundreds of aser
<br /> cut patterns, interacting with each other in a a
<br /> cacophony of light. DO
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