I finally have images from my exhibition at Franklin Art Works to post (there are more posted here). I didn't plan for this to be an exhibition for kids, but one day when I was working in my studio, my six-year-old came upstairs, said "wow!" and stood and stared.
The sculptures are on tall platforms, with right-side up landscapes on the top, and upside-down landscapes suspended from the bottoms of the platforms. The upside-down landscapes are difficult for adults to see - you have to be willing to stoop down and peer up - but the perfect height for kids.
I do really like that kids and adults have different experiences of this work - and that the kids' experience is more immediately rewarding than the adults. This makes me wonder - what other artworks have I seen that work for both kids and adults? Do any artists design expressly for both kid and adult audiences?
It makes me smile when kids notice the Chihuly Sunburst before their parents do. “The sun!” “Mac and Cheese!” “A jellyfish!” Their young eyes light up the lobby.
Comment by Molly — 6/20/2008 @ 11:37 am