BUFFALO, N.Y. — The arrival of better weather also means the start of public art projects and new, colorful works across the city.
With that in mind, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum recently announced five new projects as part of its Public Art Initiative.
Chloë Bass will present "a meditative installation of sculptural signage" throughout Delaware Park and the Buffalo AKG campus. Installation of "Wayfinding" will start next week, and the work will be celebrated July 11 at the museum.
"The installation will feature 48 individual works, eight of which are newly created and directly inspired by the artist’s experiences visiting Buffalo earlier this year," Buffalo AKG said in a statement, announcing the 2024 projects.
Amy Fisher Price is another artist working with Buffalo AKG. Oxford Pennant will host Price for a residency at its Main Street facility, and her artwork at a to-be-determined location with follow in the fall.
Pat Perry's project will be on display at 1221 Main St. His June project "centers on tree growth in the Buffalo area, which has witnessed centuries of life, growth, and death," the museum said.
Ola Volo's August project will be at 1229 Hertel Ave. "Inspired by folk art from her Eastern European background, the mural depicts a queen who reclaims her power after leaving an abusive situation," Buffalo AKG said.
Ben Volta and Edreys Wajed will work at 608 William St., where project funding was secured by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Chairwoman April Baskin, and the Erie County Legislature. There will be community-oriented paint days at the nearby William-Emslie Family YMCA.
"After the work is painted by the public, the mural will be installed and finished at the location by Wajed and other local professionals," the museum said.
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