Brian Kelly is a photographer and filmmaker living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Based on the video journal he made during 2009, ArtPrize^® invited Brian to share his videos on our blog during the 2010 event. He’ll walk around and document what interests him as a filmmaker. Brian’s thoughts and opinions are his own and in no way represent an endorsement or objection from ArtPrize toward an individual artist or venue.

I had the good opportunity to shoot some video and photos inside of Beili Liu’s#ArtPrize installation at the new UICA. I had heard some early buzz about this piece and went to check it out. Unfortunately, Beili is traveling and may not be back in time for me to do a “90 Seconds With” video.

The work is quite dazzling from this internationally acclaimed artist. Despite the fact that Beili’s installation is located on one of the busiest and not-so-pedestrian-friendly intersections in the city is a testament to the strength of the work. Many people have voted it up, it’s currently in the Top 25.

I can unabashedly say I hope it makes the Top 10. It’s a must see.