Paths of Perception is an experiential and participatory exhibition that explores environmental affairs through public art. The exhibition was curated by Hui (Becky) Li, MICA Curatorial Practice MFA 2018 Candidate and featured works by Eric Corriel, Paul Daniel, Nicoletta Daríta de la Brown, Susan Humphrey, Alfredo Rodriguez Medrano, Samantha Sethi.
The exhibition provides insight into how artistic practices can create awareness about the natural world and how nature itself can aid in the creation of works of art. Visitors are encouraged to explore the beauty of nature, questioning their own ties to the multiple relationships between human activity and the surrounding environment. An underscored message of exhibition is the timely environmental concerns of our impact on nature as it relates to the changing landscape and the continued loss of once-cherished places.
We illustrated the exhibition grounds at the Cylburn Arboretum with conte crayons to relate to the natural environments for which the sculpture and art installations were juxtaposed.
Illustrations of different trees, found at Cylburn, were used to create an irregular pattern as a kit of parts for the exhibition branding. Crisp typography balance the line work of the illustrations, in much the same way that sidewalks and paths at Cylburn meander through the grounds.
To navigate the sprawling grounds at Cylburn Arboretum, an exhibition map was needed.
The map provides a key with the listing of the pieces on display, building names, as well as icons for where parking and restrooms can be found.
To indicate the title and artists that is associated with of each installation, we designed a system of 4″x4″ post markers to be installed in proximity to each piece of art.
Painted in the same light pink color palette as the printed exhibition graphics, the markers use all 4 sides of the post to display cut vinyl lettering, including the title of the show, “Paths of Perception.”
