Public Art Implementation and Working with Fabricators with Brian Peters

Explore the complexities of translating 2D design concepts into 3D public art with artist Brian Peters, who brings extensive experience in public art as both an artist and fabricator. In this session, Peters draws from his extensive experience in public art to guide both novice and seasoned artists on how to move from the conceptual to the implementation phase. Learn how to conceptualize 2D designs for 3D spaces, identify the need for fabricators, and communicate effectively with them. This session will also cover collaboration with stakeholders and considerations for installation, weatherization, material selection, and maintenance.

This session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET.

Peters’ presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants.

The questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:

• How do artists begin to conceptualize a 2D design for a 3D space?
• How does an artist identify a fabricator or recognize the need for one?
• How can artists effectively communicate with fabricators to bring their ideas to fruition?
• How can artists successfully collaborate with stakeholders during complex production processes?
• How do artists factor in installation, weatherization, material selection, and maintenance?

Session Format

• Introduction
• Speaker Presentation & Audience Questions
• Interactive Workshop
• Conclusion

Workshop

Participants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to their own project concepts (whether for a potential or actual project). Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room.

About Brian Peters

Brian Peters is an artist, designer, and fabricator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Brian’s passion lies at the intersection of architecture, art and fabrication where his work ranges from large scale public art commissions to wall mounted sculptures. While Brian often works with advanced technology, he is not interested in the perfection of machine-made objects, but rather the art of integrating craft, technology, and contemporary aesthetics. Brian received an undergraduate degree in studio art, and a Master’s degree in Architecture.

Registration

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