The City of Fayetteville, PWC, the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County and the Cool Spring Downtown District are thrilled to announce the arrival of a captivating temporary outdoor public art installation.
e/motion is an interactive art installation sprinkled throughout the district, inviting everyone to engage, explore and enjoy.
Opening on Sept. 26, 2024, e/motion features eight reimagined seesaws, each enhanced with modern technology. As you ride the infinite wave on either end, a glowing liquid in the center ebbs and flows with every movement, creating a dynamic, mesmerizing display.
The Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, a core investor in this project, believes that investing in interactive art not only brings joy but also has tangible economic benefits for the community, small businesses and the overall sense of place.
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) proudly supports this LED-lit exhibit.
“As PWC looks forward to celebrating Public Power Week in October, and I can think of no better way to celebrate art in our community,” said CEO/General Manager of PWC Timothy L. Bryant in a press release. “The energy and motion of the art pieces, combined with the glowing liquid, reflect the core services we provide as Fayetteville’s Hometown Utility.”
Chris Cauley, Director of Economic and Community Development with the City of Fayetteville, said in a press release, “The ‘vital’ in revitalization refers to life, energy and vibrancy. Revitalizing downtown means bringing it to life with people and experiences. Placemaking initiatives like e/motion are fantastic opportunities to infuse the human experience into our downtown development efforts, and the City of Fayetteville is proud to support this initiative”.
e/motion was created by Olivier Landreville in collaboration with Serge Maheu, produced by Init, and tour-produced by Creos. Landreville hopes the installation will transport people of all ages back to the carefree joys of life.
There will be an opening ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. to welcome e/motion to the district.
Thanks to community partners—the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, The City of Fayetteville, PWC, ERA Strother, and local art enthusiasts Eric Lindstrom and Kennon Jackson, Jr.—e/motion is free and open to the public in downtown Fayetteville through Nov. 4, 2024.
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