Pauline Tannos (Urbana Public Arts Coordinator) and Artist Andrew Arvanetes
with "Three Red Houses"
The Public Art League is proud to welcome "Three Red Houses" by artist Andrew Arvanetes (Dekalb, IL) to the Boneyard Creek Crossing in Urbana. The sculpture is installed on the east side of Race Street (near the corner of Race and Griggs) by the Station Theater.
The artist states: "I am fascinated with the common house form and how it symbolizes family, security and the "American Dream." The color red is associated with danger and in this case refers to the uncertain times common to many in our society. These two conflicting ideas are presented in a visually dynamic "bouquet" arrangement.
My sculptures have always been object-oriented and narrative in nature. The interpretation of my work may not be exactly the same as the intended narrative. More important, the viewer should be able to feel a connection based on their own personal experiences. I attempt to achieve this connection with my audience by utilizing universal visual details. The mechanical and architectural details utilized in my work have evolved into a personal language. These details and symbols combine with the overall form to create a visual aesthetic. Because of my formal approach to fabrication, rational functionality might be expected. On the contrary, the combination of physical scale, personal references and visual details often results in a whimsical and absurd reality."
A big thanks to The City of Urbana and the Urbana Public Arts Program for making this installation a reality.
"Three Red Houses" by Andrew Arvanetes
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