más que la cara (more than the face) investigated what the intersection of masks, technology and public play might look like. YesYesNo created an intuitive, engaging experience for kids and adults, and explored the idea of the augmented face. The commission explored what kinds of geometry can be connected to faces and, in particular, how different facial movements and expressions can drive them. The project also references the history of 1111 Main Street, the former location of the Sakowitz department store, harnessing the power of shop windows to capture people’s attention and create moments of magic and delight on the street.
más que la cara was part of Art Blocks, a temporary public art initiative created and managed by the Houston Downtown Management District. From lessons learned about public art’s capacity to awaken change in areas that have not yet realized their full potential, Art Blocks strives to enliven underutilized areas of Downtown Houston.
YesYesNo, led by Zach Lieberman, is an interactive collective that specializes in the creation of engaging, magical installations that combine creativity, artistic vision and cutting-edge R&D. YesYesNo aims to develop work that puts creativity and awe at the forefront of interactive media.
Artist: YesYesNo (Instagram/Website)
Location: Downtown Houston
Date: 2016
Type: Site-specific Temporary Artwork Commission
Role: Project Manager at Weingarten Art Group
Photos by Joel Luks/CKP Group, courtesy of Houston Downtown Management District