Kere Exhibition

2016-01-06 Kere

Kere Exhibition, Philadelphia Art Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art Colorscape
"Much like the architecture of Francis Kéré, this installation is an example of how aggregating a simple material can produce an extraordinary structure that has the power to unite and inspire the community. Inspired by Philadelphia’s rich tradition of textiles and woven crafts, the main material used to create the Colorscape is a locally-sourced lightweight cord made of interwoven strands. Wrapped around prefabricated steel components and hung from the ceiling of the Perelman atrium space, the colorful cord becomes both a massive volume and a unifying element that encloses the visitors.
In the spirit of communal building practices in rural Western Africa, the detailing of the installation was designed so that it could be built by individuals with little or no construction experience. Threading the components required no tools or complicated techniques, making the assembly process so safe and simple that children could participate."  Learn more