INTERSECTION 2009
Opening reception and self-guided walking tour
Saturday, June 6, 1-5 pm
Project maps will be available on the corners of the intersection.
Or, download one here.



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In collaboration with Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, Outpost for Contemporary Art is excited to present INTERSECTION 2009; a multi-sited public installation project that brings artistic interventions into the heart of Eagle Rock's business community at the intersection of Eagle Rock and Colorado Boulevard in Northeast Los Angeles.

Participating artists include: Edith Abeyta, Carolyn Castaño, Terry Chatkupt, Ken Ehrlich, Christopher Genik & Christopher Michlig, Taft Green, Michael Gullberg & Jennifer Rowland, David Jones & Kelly Marie Martin, Jared Nielsen, and Edward Pine Stevens.

Outpost for Contemporary Art's curatorial aim for Intersection 2009 is to consider the implications the economy is having on the business community in Eagle Rock, using this NY Time's article (download) as a starting point for inspiration and critique. Through a proposal-based process, Outpost asked artists to consider a series of questions: What value do artists bring to a neighborhood? Can an economic crisis bring a community together in the spirit of service and support? Can artists be asked to apply their creativity to find useful solutions for businesses?

The call-for-proposals resulted in a strong response from artists. Outpost reviewed over 50 proposals and selected 10 artists to create purpose-driven interventions that will make positive lasting contributions to Eagle Rock's business community:

Edith Abeyta's project, "Coffee Cup Collective," invites people to manufacture their own coffee cups, which are then placed into circulation at Swork. Download production schedule and make a coffee cup for the project.

Carolyn Castano's simulated TV commercial at Eagle Rock's iconic beauty salon, Beauty Doll, calls out to foot traffic with quick, attention-grabbing information about the services or products available inside.

Terry Chatkupt brings musical instruments and inspiration into the establishment known as Rockin' Kid’s Shop to produce, record, and release experimental music by children.

Ken Ehrlich displays the energy consumption of participating businesses over the last year through optically charged visualizations installed in the Peruvian restaurant, Pollos a la Brasa.

Architect Christopher Genik & artist Christopher Michlig place a portable service tent in the common right-of-way to create a dynamic zone for public-private exchange.

Taft Green's modified umbrella spins in the wind and provides a conceptual frame around the interactions of a community in collaboration with Dave's Chillin and Grillin.

Michael Gullberg & Jennifer Rowland re-fashion an old tree trunk into a useful herb garden for neighborhood-favorite, Camilo's Bistro.

Inspired by street vendor songs, David Jones & Kelly Marie Martin's sound piece is installed outside Colorado Wine Company, to attract customers into this local favorite.

Jared Nielsen's "Eagle Rock Loves You!" asks businesses in the neighborhood to donate things to be given away, free, to the public.

Edward Pine Stevens creates an object that solves a specific problem for the Stained Glass Supplies shop, established in 1977.

INTERSECTION 2009
OPENING RECEPTION: June 6, 2009, 1-5 pm at Colorado Wine Company, 2114 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR: June 6, 2009, 1-5 pm. Project maps will be available on the corners of the intersection.

For more information, please contact Julie Deamer, Director, Outpost for Contemporary Art, at julie@outpost-art.org

Outpost for Contemporary Art
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Los Angeles, CA 90042
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