Each artist's description of their installation along with the address of the window location is below.
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Something RED challenges artists to channel the varied meanings of the color RED. It is the
color of action, violence, heat. It is the color of luck, happiness, and passion. RED is more
than a color.
Seven qualified artists have been assigned to retail window spaces in the Loveland Creative District to
install sculptural installation work, window painting, light installations, window vignettes or dioramas
that liven the atmosphere and engage the public during the month of February, 2021.
The exhibit will kick off for Night on the Town February 12th and run through Night on the Town March
12th, 2021. All windows are viewable from the sidewalk outdoors, we ask that you respect these
properties and socially distance while viewing!
Each artist’s description of their installation along with the address of the
window location is below.
We suggest parking in the Downtown Parking Garage- enter off 2nd street from either
Cleveland or Lincoln, then walking window to window. If you follow them in order it will
give you a nice path. Be sure to stop and visit one of our wonderful businesses downtown
while you are here!
Artist 1- Heather Rubald- “Firebirds”- 330 East 4th Street
I have been working as an upcycling artist for over 10 years and I am still just as intrigued as
ever. Perhaps that is because I don't always succeed in my attempts to create art from trash. These
birds are a great example of a repeated failure. Every year for the past four years, these birds have been
trying to "hatch". They have been solo birds, fire and ice birds, love birds but never artistically
successful. Something was always missing or awkward or ugly about them. This however might be their
year. Continuing to expand my experiences as an installation artist, and creating relationships that have
opened up access to new art materials and processes are the reason that I feel closer to fruition than
ever before. I hope you enjoy "Fire Birds" but if you don't- I will keep trying.
facebook.com/HFRDesigns
Artist 2- Kerri Chuckles Studio- “Big Love”- 231 E 4th Street
Artist.
Grownup weird kid.
Lover of all things cheeky & fun.
I began my art career as a mixed media and acrylic artist, but I also work in 3D, snow sculpture and art
installations.
This art installation titled "Spread The Love" illustrates the notion that one heart can project larger love
in the world, and perhaps help a downhearted friend in need.
I enjoy creating whimsical landscapes and magical creatures that will bring a smile to the viewer’s face.
Blue skies, fireflies and a bit of humor are a constant theme in my acrylic work available next door at the
Independence Gallery.
Follow along with me and the creation of "Spread the Love" on Facebook, Instagram. @KerriChuckles
Artist 3- Holly Kirkman- “Love and Light”- 222 E 4th Street-
(LOOK UP)- 2nd story space next to the Rialto
This love and light installation for "Something RED" is a nod to my many memories of living in the
Sweetheart City for the past 20 years.
There are so many ways to express love. Simply said, the word describes it best.
Large scale paintings were chosen as a way to reflect an all encompassing and overwhelming beauty
of a world which makes love its ultimate priority.
Love is the most important gift we have to share. Take care of yourselves and one another.
To contact Holly Kirkman: holkirkman74@gmail.com
Artist 4- Katherine Jean-“Maude and the Color Red”- 129 E 5th St
This piece is a short animation about the varied meanings of red: courage, luck, fear, anger and love.
Inspired by some of my favorite children’s books, this story is about a courageous girl who is on a walk
with her balloon. Repeating imagery of the red bird is a reminder to us all to have confidence and move
forward no matter the obstacles in your path.
Katherine Jean, Visual Storyteller Website: giraffeascope.com Instagram @giraffeascopeArtist 5- David Dunbar- “The Wild Red Line”-102 W 4th Street
“The Wild Red Line” is a work by Dr. David Arthur Dunbar (a.k.a. The One-line Artist) and is an eight-
panel lighted display of lots of things that are red! The entire installation is hand-drawn pen on paper
using a single red line that never crosses over itself. The paper is 20 lb. vellum drafting paper and is lit
from behind by 300 high-brightness 2835 LED beads per panel. The beginning of the line starts at the
bottom of the letter E in the word “The” on the first panel. But where does the line end? You’ll have to
come see the finished work to find out! DunbarArts.com
Artist 6- Amelia Furman & Shadow Play Films- “The Color of Community” -120
West 4th Street
The color red symbolizes passion, risk, danger, love, energy and action. All these things are part of
relationships and community. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and loved by the people around us
takes tremendous energy, risk and courage. The backdrop for this piece is a bar scene because I've
noticed that this is often where friends meet, let down their guard and come together in honest
relationship. This bar scene incorporates collage elements that consider the ingredients for
meaningful connection with others: kindness, courage, honesty, love, gentleness, compassion,
empathy, a listening ear, a smile, humor, welcomed advice, a teachable spirit, compromise, cooperation,
thoughtfulness, selflessness, and sacrifice. The hope of this piece is that it reminds Loveland visitors and
residents that connection and community takes work on both ends and it requires you to show up with
your full self. Come, take a shot of kindness, grab a pint of honesty, have a second glass of
compassion....
The monitor has a looping video of silent movie scenes that add a sense of humor and levity to this
intense bar scene. Sharing in a good laugh is also a key ingredient to long lasting community and
friendship. shadowplayfilms.com ameliafurman.com
Artist 7- Elizabeth Morisette-"Sailor's Valentine 2021"- 120 West 4th Street
This installation is based on the 'Sailor's Valentine'. A sailor's valentine is a form of souvenir, or
sentimental gift made using large numbers of seashells. These were originally made between 1830 and
1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to the sailor's
loved one or loved ones. Often, these items were not made by sailors, rather they were made by
women on the island of Barbados and many sailors who purchased the item told their beloved they had
made the Valentine.
In "Sailor's Valentine 2021" I use this concept, but think about the things a maker might find from the
sea to create a 'Valentine' in 2021. According to Conservation.org " The Great Pacific Garbage Patch —
includes an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of trash and covers an area twice the size of Texas." This trash is
mostly plastic and impacts hundreds of sea animals. This installation is made out of items that were ontheir way to the dump. Trash and disguards become a beautiful installation and a statement about how
our consumption is destroying the planet we love. "Sailor's Valentine 2021" is a way for us all to take a
moment and think about our consumption and how making choices like eliminating single use plastic
and buying second-hand can help the earth heal.
elmorisette.com and Instagram @elmorisette
Thank you to our Creative District Committee for
organizing and making this project possible:
Jules Gillen, Heather Rubald, Suzanne Janssen, Sean
Hawkins, Bill Becker, Sarah LaBarre, Christina Gressianu,
Tracy Hogue & Amy Joy Hosterman
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