Passage:  Large-Scale Public Installation by Randy Walker

Friday, November 11, 2011

Minneapolis fiber artist, Randy Walker, has completed Passage, a new large-scale public installation at Lake Washington Park in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

Using more than 30,000 feet of acrylic fiber, Walker has transformed the historic 136-year-old Shanaska Creek Bridge into a vibrant, loom-like work of public art. The installation is intended to call attention to the beauty of a fading artifact of Minnesota history and heighten the experience of passing across the wrought iron structure and its serene setting.

Passage is a temporary installation, remaining on display for a period of several months. At the close of the installation, the artist has asked the St. Peter Weavers, of St. Peter, Minnesota, to create a textile work from the acrylic material. This textile work, along with documentation of the entire project, will be exhibited at a future date.

A public reception is scheduled for Sunday, November 20 from 1:00-3:00pm at the event building at Lake Washington County Park near the Shanaska Creek Bridge. The artist will speak on his working process, share insights, and converse with the public.

Passage is funded by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and made possible with the kind permission of the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners.

For more information contact:
Randy Walker, Artist
3616 26th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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