Studio.News. 05.23: Art Appreciation
Art For Impact At Orrick, Los Angeles.
Ah, Public Art — it is Art with a Job.
Changes Our World for Good
Art’s message is constantly speaking and bringing us into new ways to see and feel. Art is on display where we live, work and play.
Lawrence Anderson Studio celebrates Public Art by photographing and filming it often. Lawrence is, first and foremost, an artist. And when the topic of artistry emerges Lawrence lights up like a firecracker.
He began his own company, not because he loves phone calls and crunching numbers, but because art excites and arouses his senses. He craves artistic freedom and uses his creativity to reveal the people, function and beauty of architecture.
More architects realized the opportunity to both give back and elevate through local art. Architects began using their buildings as canvas for other art forms.
Then something magical happened. Not only were the structures themselves elevated artistically, but the choice to support and integrate local artists have evolved buildings from shelter to beauty to community.
Public Art Sparks Dialogue and Reflection.
Robert Vargas painting It’s All About Love
Public art can be a catalyst for conversation and reflection. Art installations that tackle social or political issues can inspire dialogue and raise awareness about important topics.
In the 20th century, public art began to take on new forms and meanings. Movements such as modernism and postmodernism brought new approaches to public art, with artists exploring new materials and techniques and challenging traditional ideas about art and its role in society.