Studio.News. 06.13: Art Appreciation
Sculpture by Jon Krawczyk for Kilroy Realty
Ah, Public Art — it is Art with a Job.
Brings Beauty, Play and Life to Us
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 Creates Community.
Public art can serve as a unifying force in a community by bringing people together around a shared experience. Art installations, murals, and sculptures can be points of pride for residents, and help create a sense of identity and belonging.