Experience a collaboration between art and nature as vast, fluid canvasses of color dance overhead in the wind. This trilogy of large-scale kinetic art by Colorado Springs-based creative arts and design studio Poetic Kinetics will transform spaces within the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill into living tapestries sure to spark wonder and ignite the imagination. The exhibit will be on display June 22 – October 31. Free with admission to the Garden.
Led by Creative Director Patrick Shearn, Poetic Kinetics is world-renowned and has earned recognition for epic festival art installations, immersive public art, and fine art museum displays that inspire audiences and connect them with their environments through visually striking experiences. Flora in Flight will span 3,007 total square feet and come to life with 52,735 feet of colorful flowing fabric, and 3,793 linear feet of rope. The installations are unique pieces created for the Garden and will be part of Poetic Kinetics’ Skynet Art Series.
Patrick Shearn, Creative Director of Poetic Kinetics, is a visionary artist renowned for his captivating, large-scale public art installations that transform urban spaces and engage audiences around the globe. Fueled by a passion for exploring human connection, emotion, and our relationship with the natural world, Shearn creates immersive experiences that inspire wonder and introspection, captivating viewers on both visual and emotional levels.
Shearn’s artistic career started in the film industry, on notable projects such as “Jurassic Park,” “Fight Club,” and “Interview with a Vampire.” This experience nurtured his creative spirit and honed his technical prowess, ultimately leading him to establish Poetic Kinetics, a collective of talented artists.
