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Katy Batdorff
Grand Rapids, Mi
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Katy Batdorff is showing at:
Collins Fine Art Gallery VENUE IS FULL Collins Fine Art Gallery VENUE IS FULL
146 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Katy Batdorff
Artist bio: Local artists Katy Batdorff, Casey Smith and Mehgan Bechtel see sails. Mammoth, billowing, colorful, sails. The three friends met six years ago through their love of art and all things visual. By day Katy is a Grand Rapids Press Photojournalist, by night a roller derby girl. By day Casey is a avant-garde artist and Bartender by night. These two are rounded out by Mehgan Bechtel, a seamstress, and Development Assistant for the Grand Rapids Opera.
Artist statement: Grand Rapids, MI was the first city to use water power to generate electricity for lighting. What a great way to bring this history to life but to make a collasal piece of artwork to inform the public of this important piece of their city's infrastructure. There is something to be said about having pride in one's city, it history, beauty, and it's flaws. This vision is an installation dedicated to our desire to use a landmark of our City as canvas. An Art installation made from found, recycled, locally made materials that reflect both nature and indusry native to Grand Rapids. Walking under the fabric sails, lit by a rotating color of lights, will inspire a feeling of sailing through the foundation of our city.
About the work:
Title: Untitled

Art form: 2-D, 3-D, Internet / Interactive

Medium: Sculpture/Installation

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: Painted sails tied to a structure to create a boat that people can walk under. Colorfully lit at night.

Work statement:

Technical details:
Work width: 200 inches
Work height: n/a
Work depth: n/a
Required venue ceiling: n/a
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Additional considerations:
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: Yes
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: Yes
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