Paloma, created by French light art studio Pitaya, is a series of 200 luminous aluminum birds installed in the live oak trees lining the Brown Promenade at Discovery Green Park. During the day, the birds appear to be origami sculptures with cheerful touches of colors, but as the night falls, their white light creates a poetic and contemplative atmosphere. Here and Now, a multi-channel sound installation by Houston-based artist Lina Dib, accompanies Paloma to create an immersive environment of bird and human sounds focusing on global migration. The choreographed audio compilation dances along the Brown Promenade in conversation with Pitaya's sculptures, revealing and illuminating the magnificent oak trees of Discovery Green.
Artist: Lina Dib (Instagram/Website) + Pitaya (Instagram/Website)
Location: Discovery Green
Date: November 2019 - February 2020
Type: Site-Specific Temporary Installation
Role: Curator + Lead Project Manager at Weingarten Art Group
Photos by Morris Malakoff/CKP Group, courtesy of Discovery Green. Video by Dallas Evans, courtesy of Pitaya.