Public
invited to view art in lawmakers' offices, see new documentary video on artist Candy
Chang and take part in a project to share their thoughts about art
WHO: Hawai‘i State
Senators and Representatives
WHAT: 10th
Annual Art at the Capitol
WHEN: Friday,
April 6
5
p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hawai‘i State Capitol
HONOLULU,
Hawai‘i - The public is invited to the State Capitol on Friday,
April 6 for the 10th annual Art
at the Capitol event. This free event has Legislators opening their doors
to the public to view the collection of work from local artists that adorn
their offices.
The theme this year, “Share Your Voice,” reflects on the
self-expression inherent in creating the art works in and around the State
Capitol, along with inviting the public to share their thoughts and aspirations
in a special art exhibit to be created before and during that evening by
visitors to the event.
“For a decade
now, we have opened the State Capitol offices to share the wonderful art exhibited
inside and to celebrate art with a fun evening for the people of Hawai‘i,” said
Sen. Brian Taniguchi. “This year we are asking our guests to not only roam the
halls viewing the artworks and visiting with Senators and Representatives, but
to take part in a unique way to share your personal thoughts with others."
Hawaii will join in a participatory public art project
created by artist Candy Chang. Installed on the fourth floor of the State
Capitol will be a wall that invites people to reflect on their lives and share
their personal aspirations to the question, “Before I die, I want….” The
project is intended to help restore perspective and understand the people
around us in a new and enlightening way.
More than 2,000 similar walls have been created around the world.
“Every year we
bring together artists, lawmakers, and the public at Art at the Capitol to
enjoy and view inspirational works from Hawaii artists,” said Representative
Della Au Belatti. “This year we want everyone to share their manaʻo, your
thoughts and ideas. Please join us again for this fun, stimulating, and free
event!”
Also this year will be an exhibit featuring abstract
self-portraits created by state legislators. The artwork will be judged by artists
with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the public will choose
their favorite portrait in a “People’s Choice” award.
Art
at the Capitol begins with an opening program at 4:30
p.m. in room 325 that includes an introduction of artists and special guests. Self-guided
tours start at 5 p.m. and the Senate and House galleries will be open to view a
new video about artist Candy Chang and her unique participatory public art
projects along with videos from previous Art
at the Capitol events.
Throughout the evening, music will be performed by the
Hawaii Youth Symphony. The program ends at 7 p.m., however the public is
invited to continue the celebration of local art and music just across the
street at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, which will be open until 9 p.m.
Art
at the Capitol is sponsored by the State Foundation on
Culture and the Arts and the office art pieces are part of the Art in Public
Places Collection from the Art in Public
Places Program.
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