In conjunction with the Pacific Standard Time Performance and Public Art Festival, 18th Street is proud to present resident artist Lita Albuquerque’s recreation of her seminal work “Spine of the Earth.” Originally performed in the Mojave desert in 1980, this performance will take place at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 12-2pm. Lita is seeking volunteer performers for this large scale performance. To participate in this historical art event, sign up here: http://www.spineoftheearth2012.com/.
The Pacific Standard Time Performance and Public Art Festival is organized by Glenn Phillips of the Getty Research Institute and Lauri Firstenberg of LAXART.
Spine of the Earth was originally created on El Mirage Dry Lake bed in the Mojave Desert of California in the Fall of 1980.
It was an ephemeral pigment based land work that was commenced with a performance by Long Beach State University art students who laid red, yellow and black pigment on the desert floor in a geometric pattern over six hundred feet in diameter.
Albuquerque used the earth as an almost two-dimensional drawing surface and the final piece could only be seen in its entirety from the sky above.
For Spine Of The Earth 2011, Albuquerque will emphasize the connection between the piece on the earth and its view from above with a performance event at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook.
Note: Lita needs volunteer participants for this large scale performance. If you are interested in being a part of this historical piece and available Sunday January 22nd from 8am to 2pm, please sign up HERE
Location: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rd Culver City, Ca 90232
Time: 12 pm- 2 pm
More information on this public performance coming soon…….
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