Summit Downtown Public Art
There are so many reasons to love the town of Summit, NJ. For me it's where my husband and I bought our first home together, raised our kids and it's where I work (The Price Group) and play!
One of my favorite things about Summit, is the art that is displayed throughout the town. These amazing pieces are brought to town by Summit Public Art, a volunteer-based city organization whose mission is to bring art to public spaces throughout Summit. (summitpublicart.com)
Here are a few pics of my favorite current displays!
"Standing eight feet tall and weighing more than five thousand pounds, this colossal ceramic head immediately attracts notice with its imposing size and colorful tiles imprinted with the word "LOVE." Passersby also hear a changing variety of ambient sounds thanks to an audio component installed by the artist...." Read more on Summit Public Art's Website
Connections 1 by RAMP UP / Jorge Wellesley
""RAMP UP (Rising Artist Mentorship Program) is a student-centered program guided by a recognized teaching artist and results in a collaborative public art installation. Ten high school students in Summit who have a strong interest in art engage in the conceptual design, creation and implementation of a public art piece...." Read more on Summit Public Art's Website
"Paul Santoleri is best known for his drawing installations and wall-sized murals that can be found in public spaces around the world. His work encompasses a variety of media, but endlessly returns to the stories found in the drawn line...." Read more on Summit Public Art's Website
Love Long Last by The Myth Makers, Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein
"Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein a.k.a. "The Myth Makers" are based in Massachusetts but their sculptures have been exhibited through the United States and abroad. Their collaboration is born from a mutual love of the wild. Dodson takes inspiration from the mysterious nature of animals that spark her imagination...." Read more on Summit Public Art's Website
