|1| THE WISHES WITHIN

Curated Creative, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

LOCATION: Georgetown Lutheran Church (1556 Wisconsin Ave NW)

The Wishes Within celebrates the uplifting energy of hope and the delights of dreams. As the world faces an uncertain future, it can be easy to fall into thoughts of fear, worry, and anxiety. Now it’s more important than ever to keep hope alive. One of the world’s most beautiful traditions addressing the negative aspects of life centers around sky lanterns. Rooted in Asian culture, the practice of lighting sky lanterns has been celebrated across the world as a practice to release worry and embrace hope. In this moment of pause created by the pandemic, we have faced fears but also been offered time for introspection and reflection, to discover what matters most. In this interactive installation viewers are encouraged to hold a wish in their heart and step inside the marked circle to bring their wish to life. Wishes are the seeds that grow and make the world a better place. Experience this magic and release your wish to the world. Tag your posts with #thewisheswithin to share your wish with the artists!

|2| THE WEIGHT OF A RAINBOW

Stephanie Mercedes, WASHINGTON DC

LOCATION: GEORGETOWN PARK PLAZA (3276 M ST NW)

The Weight of A Rainbow consists of suspended rainbow lights that illuminate the Georgetown Park Plaza alleyway. As one approaches the artwork, sound fills the space, drawing the viewer further into the installation. A collective a cappella choir of eight LGBTQ+ voices tell their stories through accompanied song. The lights are programmed to mimic the movement of the voices, creating a complete and total experience for the viewer as they are engulfed in both the possibility and the weight of a rainbow.

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STEPHANIE MERCEDES

The Weight of A Rainbow presented in partnership with:
Georgetown Park/Jamestown.

LIGHTING DESIGN BY
Alexander Cooper // ASC Design Group
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|3| MADNESS METHOD

Chris Combs & David Greenfieldboyce, WASHINGTON DC

LOCATION: GRACE CHURCH (1041 WISCONSIN AVE, NW)

We live in magical times. Well, it might not always feel that way! But it can be a shock to realize that even 15 years ago, we didn't have near-instant access to the world's knowledge in our pockets and purses. Technology continues to quietly shape our world, and our adaptable minds have sought the patterns we need to thrive. In the installation Madness Method, the artists have built a special arrangement of 200 lanterns that look like an intriguing, flickering mess—until you step on just the right spot on the path and see it all converge: a little bit of magic.

|4| LIGHT PAVILION

EDWIN BARUCH, NEW YORK, NY

LOCATION: Georgetown Waterfront Park (Near Wisconsin Ave & K St NW)

Light Pavilion explores the relationship between the historic and the contemporary. The sculpture appears as a hologram of a former structure, provoking curiosity of the past through material and light. The ethereal columns and vaulted impression stimulates engagement and interaction, providing an experience of discovery and wonder. Located at the Georgetown Waterfront in a city occupied by historic structures, the Light Pavilion is a nod to the beautifully illuminated monuments and their history located throughout DC, as it is classical but also modern in form.

|5| THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING

Nara Park, Washington, DC

LOCATION: Washington Harbour (3000 K St NW)

The Beginning of Everything is a site-specific installation inspired by the Holsinger Meteorite that fell from outer space - the biggest recovered fragment of an asteroid, Canyon Diablo, that created Meteor Crater in Arizona about 50,000 years ago. The replica sculpture is fabricated out of EPS foam and covered on the surface with reflective glass beads, which generate retro-reflection of light. A meteorite is a tangible connection between the cosmos and human society, a reminder that we are part of a much larger universe. It makes us contemplate our existence and our relationship to this world and by extension, the universe. By replicating the meteorite that fell from outer space to Arizona and displaying it in Georgetown at an enlarged scale, the artist hopes to create a piece that surpasses time, space and dimension, as visitors experience discovering a meteorite.