An Artistic Monarch Butterfly Waystation
Arts District Liberty Station has introduced the latest Installations at the Stations sculpture by Kaori Fukuyama, a distinguished multi-disciplinary artist originally from Kumamoto, Japan. Fukuyama, known for her evocative paintings, drawings, sculptures, and site-specific installations, will bring her unique vision to Arts District Liberty Station with an installation, titled Transformation/Transformacíon, that exhibits the metamorphosis of Monarch Butterflies, while providing habitat for them during their long journeys of migration.
“We couldn’t be happier to highlight another talented artist in Arts District as part of the Installations at the Station program,” said Lisa Johnson, President and CEO of Arts District Liberty Station. “Kaori does an incredible job of uniting both people and nature with this piece, fostering beauty, connection, and educating the community all at once. We welcome the community to stop by this brand-new installation as well as take a public art tour of all the wonderful works on display from past years.”
Fukuyama’s work explores the dynamic interactions of color, light, and form, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences. With a deep passion for public art, she believes in the power of visual art to transcend socio-economic boundaries, making art accessible to everyone.
Selected in the beginning for 2024, Fukuyama will now design and install a Monarch Waystation, highlighting the monarch butterflies and their long seasonal migration through the region. The Monarch Waystation will serve as a powerful symbol of our intercultural relationships and our collective journey toward a better future. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the installation will provide a vital habitat for monarch butterflies, an endangered species that frequents the San Diego region in its long periods of migration.
“To celebrate the region’s designation as The World Design Capital 2024, I choose this opportunity to design an innovative public art installation that is not only visually engaging but creates habitat for a beautiful and vital species at significant risk of decline, acts as an educational platform, and generates public engagement,” said Fukuyama.
The installation will include three main elements: a striking metal sculpture, a dedicated planting area, and informational and educational signage in English and Spanish. Together, these elements will not only create a visually stunning environment but also serve as an educational platform and a gathering place for the community.
The installation will be located on the North Promenade near Stone Brewing’s outdoor patio. Fukuyama invites viewers to come by and reflect on the interconnectedness of art and nature.
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