Press Release Auburn: Art on Main Gallery Metamorphosis: An Exploration of Urban Space through Inverted Dimensions by Roark Congdon Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Coordinator 253-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26th, 2024 ___________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present an art installation, titled Metamorphosis: An Exploration of Urban Space through Inverted Dimensions by Roark Congdon at Auburn's Art on Main window-front gallery, on view July 20th - October 13th, 2024. Artwork Statement: Welcome to a reimagined world of Auburn's cityscape! If you look carefully, you may see local architectural elements merged with contemporary 3D printing techniques, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. This window installation invites you to explore dynamic 3D printed shapes inspired by the architectural gems of our city. There are elements of the city grid of Auburn, City Hall, the Masonic Temple, the Post Office, the Library, the now shuttered Auburn Avenue Theater, and even the arches and angles of the turreted structure at B Street and Main-all transformed into abstract forms. The vibrant color palette is drawn directly from elements our city's scenic public parks. In this window tradition and innovation are not adversaries-they're partners in a creative dance. Through this 3D printed installation, we hope to show you how these seemingly opposing forces can harmonize to produce something fresh, fun, happy, and engaging. [A picture containing circle Description automatically generated] Metamorphosis: An Exploration of Urban Space through Inverted Dimensions by Roark Congdon Art on Main Gallery, One Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 The gallery is viewable from the street 24 hours a day 7 days a week ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Arts Coordinator or arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov>. Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.