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Milwaukee — Cathedral Square’s Christmas tree may be gone, but the park continues to shine through the first half of the year.
Opening January 19th and running through May 5th, Lightfield “turns Cathedral Square Park into an immersive public art installation.”
The art installation includes eight sculptures and 16 lanterns that hang from trees around the park.As the sun sets over Milwaukee, lights illuminate each piece of the geometric installation.
The installation’s first two nights (January 19th and 20th) will feature live DJs, ice bars, s’mores and more. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on January 19, with the rest of the event continuing until 8:00 PM.
Educational materials for children complement the exhibits. They can be accessed here.
Photo credit: Downtown Milwaukee
“Lightfield” was created by the artist duo known as HYBYCOZO.
HYBYCOZO stands for Hyperspace Bypass Construction Zone and, according to Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, “represents an artist’s ongoing journey exploring the myriad dimensions of geometry.” The artist team has set up permanent installations around the world, including Dubai, Istanbul, Las Vegas and New Zealand.
One of the artists, Yelena Filipchuk, was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She studied conservation and resource studies at the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on patterns in the natural world, biomimicry, and environmental justice. She also has training in digital design, fabrication and her art studio.
According to Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, “She thrives on the creative process, creating thought-provoking artwork that explores patterns and forms as methods of education and inspiration.”
The other half of the duo, Serge Beaulieu, was born in Revelstoke, Canada. He attended Carleton College.
“Serge returned to his roots as an artist and sculptor by creating large-scale artwork that pushed the boundaries of technology, geometry and manufacturing. We are constantly researching materials and processes to use as a medium for
Photo credit: Downtown Milwaukee
“Lightfield” will be open to the public free of charge within the park during its time in Milwaukee.
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