Art of Space

If you missed this event during the March 2011 First Friday Artwalk, check out the video. This Art of Space installation was constructed in the basement of Gelato Mia by Drury University architecture students over a two-week period using about 200 rolls of clear packing tape and was open to the public for only one night.

The project was directed by Gerard Nadeau, Visiting Assistant Professor and Chantal Drennen, Drury Alumnus and Gelato Mia owner, in collaboration with the Urban District Alliance, Holland Building and community volunteers. It is the first of what they hope will blossom into an ongoing community public art project structured around First Friday Art Walk. Visit their facebook page for photos of the construction and the Art of Space manifesto.

The Art of Space proposes to organize quarterly community art installations created by Drury University students, faculty and alumni to transform existing spaces in downtown Springfield using common materials and community effort to produce striking spatial and aesthetic results.