John Grade Residency (Nov. 7-20, 2011)
John Grade
Environmental artist John Grade comes to Atlanta as an Emory University artist-in-residence Nov. 6-19 to design and build large-scale sculptural installations using water bottles along with other recycled and biodegradable materials.
His project, "Piedmont Divide" will visually and conceptually link two Emory locations: the main "Quadrangle" and Lullwater Preserve. Grade will relate the form and construction method of the two installations to Emory's research on West Nile virus and worldwide water sustainability.
The Project
"Piedmont Divide" will draw the pubic's attention to water as a natural and often scarce resource through a temeporary and non-invasive artistic intervention.
Grade's use of public sculptural art in combination with Emory University's commitment to sustainability and strengths in science, health, social research and public health, will highlight imporant conversations between science and art and bring environmental awareness to students, the greater Atlanta community and the Southeastern region.
Public Events
by John Grade
Creativity Conversation with John Grade and Julia Kjelgaard
Wednesday, November 16 at 5 PM
Open to the public; no RSVP required
Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall
Dinner and Panel Discussion with John Grade: The Intersection of Art, Science and Susatainability
Thursday, November 17 from 6:30 - 8 PM
Open to the public; pizza will be served; no RSVP required
Location: Visual Arts Gallery
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunites
Volunteers are needed every day from Tuesday, November 8 through Saturday, November 19, including weekends, to help John Grade build the sculptures. Volunteer locations will include the artist's studio (located in the Visual Arts Gallery), the Quadrangle and Lullwater Park.
This is a great opportunity for
- local community members interested in volunteering for the arts in Atlanta
- those interested in environmentalist initiatives
- Emory classes and student organizations
- fraternity/sorority community service fulfillments
- arts students and artists looking for experience working win an internationally renowned environmental artist
Visit the volunteer websight for more details, or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Faith McClure by email or at 404-727-6315.
Bottles, Bottles, Bottles!
We are collecting over 20,000 clear plastic bottles that will be repurposed to form large-scale sculptural installations in both the Emory Quadrangle and Lullwater Preserve.
Bring your recycled clear plastic bottles to the Emory Visual Arts Gallery.
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