Karen Navarro’s Art Finds A New Possibility
By Holly Beretto Creating artwork that people could interact with was important for Discovery Green’s Art Lab Fellow Karen Navarro. She used her time in the program to strengthen her skills, explore and develop a project for Discovery Green visitors that would develop connections. Navarro understands each viewer approaches a piece with different perspectives making […]
ATLAS by Jen Lewin provides a magical surprise for visitors to Discovery Green
By Holly Beretto On a chilly Friday in downtown Houston, as twilight transitioned to dusk, a jogger kept a brisk pace along Discovery Green’s George R. Brown Promenade, his steps creating a soft shhkth-shhkth sound on the dirt path. He looked up as his stride hit a certain spot on the walkway, triggering a trilling […]
Discovery Green’s ART LAB in the news
ATLAS by Jen Lewin consists of 24 oversized and illuminated moths hanging from the canopy of the Brown Promenade in Discovery Green. The ethereal creations are attracting a lot of attention from park visitors who discover not only are the fascinating to look at, they’re also interactive. If you haven’t seen them yet, make plans […]
The future of endangered moths looms large at Discovery Green this winter
The 24 moths hanging from the canopy that drapes over the Brown Promenade are larger than life. In this way ATLAS by Jen Lewin draws attention to the outsized impact moths can have on our environment as critical nocturnal pollinators. ATLAS will be on view at Discovery Green November 15 – February 16. Moths are […]
Jen Lewin talks art as discovery, mentorship and a need to metaphorically plan the party
Jen Lewin is the inaugural ART LAB mentor and the artist behind this year’s winter art installation at Discovery Green: ATLAS, on view November 15 through February 16. Consisting of 24 oversized moths hanging from the canopy of the Brown Promenade, visitors will be attracted by ATLAS’s glowing light and harmonious sound emanating from each […]
Discovery Green® Takes Flight this Winter with ATLAS, an interactive art installation from internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin
HOUSTON – Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s 12-acre urban oasis and epicenter for interactive public art, is proud to announce the debut of its signature winter art installation, ATLAS by internationally recognized artist, Jen Lewin. Debuting on Friday, November 15, ATLAS is a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths suspended from trees along […]
Discovery Green Announces New Program To Support Houston Artists
With Art Lab, Discovery Green aims to reshape the landscape of public art in Houston by supporting local artists, providing mentorship and spurring innovation within the community.