RENO, NV – The corner of Sierra Street and Island Ave. along the
Truckee River will be transformed into a temporary interactive art
installation, performance venue and community gathering spot.
Previously exhibited at
Burning Man in 2006, Duel
Nature, by artist
Kate Raudenbush, is
unique in its materials, (Plasma cut steel, steel tubing, red
acrylic mirror) scale (38’ x 38’) and artistic vision. During
Artown – Fire dancers and spinners from Controlled Burn will
entertain Tuesday evenings 8:00 – 10:00. Hula Hoopers from
Velocity Movement and
bohohoops present
“GET HOOPED” at Hoop Jams on Wednesday evenings from
6:30-8:30 – all levels and ages are welcome. Hula hoops
provided or bring your own!.
Join us in celebration of Duel Nature at the opening celebration:
May 21, 2010
5 pm
Corner of Sierra St. and Island Ave.
Reno, NV
Wine & Appetizers:
Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery
and then along the RiverWalk
Hula Hoop Jam from 5-8,
followed by Fire Spining by
Controlled Burn
Music by DJSource
“Duel Nature references the spiral of our human DNA. The struggle
inherent to the duality of the human condition is expressed by the
violence of the raw plasma-cut, bolted steel exterior, in contrast
with the vitality of the interior blood-red mirror. As visitors
gather inside the vibrant core of the sculpture, their myriad
reflections remind us of our shared genetic bond and our shared
humanity.” says the artist Kate Raudenbush.
“This is the third Burning Man art installation to come to Reno
through the collaboration of the Civic Art Program of the
Black Rock Arts Foundation,
the non-profit art organization of Burning Man, and The City of
Reno Arts and Culture Commission’s grant program. Duel Nature
supports the mission of the Reno Arts program to involve its
citizens in the community’s cultural life and encourage
artistic excellence,” said Maria Partridge, Reno project liaison
for BRAF and Advisory board member.
“We believe the exhibition of Duel Nature during Artown will serve
the community in many ways,” said Crimson Rose, Member Board of
Directors, BRAF and Art Director for Burning Man. “By enhancing
civic space through the temporary transformation of an empty lot
into an inviting art park and creating a creative gathering spot
for Reno citizens with weekly performances and workshops that
provide entertainment and interactive possibilities that the
community can enjoy for free.”
photo: Kate Radenbush
