Fabric of the Community: A New ArtSpot Installation
Jackson, Wyoming – There is a new public art installation at the ArtSpot, titled Fabric of the Community, a 1970’s style Ford Truck conceived and fabricated by local artist Sarah Jeffrey of Driggs, Idaho. The whimsical, large-scale installation is made of repurposed materials and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Jeffrey collected materials from community members who wanted to declutter and give their old belongings a second life as part of a public art display they’ll be able to drive past every day. Community members donated recycled jeans, the ‘fabric of the community.’ Jeffrey posted on the Community Members of Teton Valley Facebook page and contacted friends and coworkers for donations. Historic Woodworks in Tetonia, Idaho donated the plywood from their scrapwood supply, and she found the bike tires at Habitat High Altitude Provision in Driggs.
“Through the creation of this piece, I aim to pay homage to the ranching lifestyle while involving surrounding community members and inspiring daily commuters. The piece is playful and fun and displays my creativity and ethos as an artist,” Jeffrey commented. The next time you are traveling down Broadway, remember to look north for a glimpse of Jeffrey’s whimsical installation.
The ArtSpot is a JH Public Art project, in which regional artists are invited to create site-specific installations that inspire moments of discovery and joy for the more than 30,000 daily drivers that pass by.
More information about the current installation and past ArtSpot installations can be found on the Jackson Hole Public Art webpage here: https://jhpublicart.org/art/artspot.
The ArtSpot is actively seeking annual sponsors, please contact Carrie Geraci at carrie@jhpublicart.org for sponsorship opportunities. Contact Robin Cameron at robin@jhpublicart.org, for approved press images.
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