Video by Hal. Art installation in Pilot Grove Church
Last week I wanted to do something different. Be outside and not be at a bar. We ended up going to Aurora 2010 an Arts Festival at Heritage Village. A number of artist used an array of art mediums to create a trippy type atmosphere. Walking into the historic village you are immediately enticed with the neon light installations on the outside of the houses. The music by the artist kind of made it feel like a surreal Christmas movie, almost creepy walking in and out of buildings from the late 1800's.
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| Photo by Alexandra Olivia Light Installation by David Neale at the Millennium House |
In the School House (below) we sat at the desk in the dark listening to a faint tape of children laughing. There were a couple of interactive pieces that stood out as well, including a fog box with florescent lights. The elements of fog and bright lights made it impossible to see which created a claustrophobic feeling. All of pieces successfully challenged each sense.
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| image from Dallas Heritage Village website |
Not only was Aurora free but it was so entertaining, visually exciting. There were art installations in almost every historic structure, live music, and wine. I definitely recommend venturing out to outdoor art festivals.
Suzie Brown
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