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Art and the Environment: Keeping the Giant Jolly

Finished sculpture in Creamery pc: Mark Larson
Artist James Hildebrandt with sculpture pc: Mark Larson
Close up of sculpture pc: Mark Larson

As a partnership between artist and scientist, Playhouse Arts coordinated the collaboration of many minds to create art installations in the Creamery District highlighting the unique ecosystem of the Jolly Giant Creek. Over the past year, James Hildebrandt has designed and created two 14 foot stainless steel sculptures. Working with the City of Arcata, the sculptures will be installed along the L Street Bike Path at 8th and 9th Streets in the Creamery District.

James Hildebrandt’s model of the Gateway Sculpture 2020
The City of Arcata 2021 digging for sculpture installation
Painting Installation 2021
Painting Installation 2021
Sculpture Installation 2021
Sculpture Installation 2021
Sculpture Installation 2021

The Playhouse Education team worked with Fieldbrook Elementary and Redwood Coast Montessori to create a mural installation that depicts the plant and animal life that inhabit the Jolly Giant Creek. Sarah McKinney, Mackenzie Ridgwood and Haley Davis have been working with 1st-4th grade students to create a 4 by 72 foot mural that will grace the fence along the L Street Bike Path in the Creamery District. Each student completed a 2×2′ section of the mural from their home.

over 70 panels in total
Board Prep for Kid’s panels
Kids Paint kit assembly

Both installations highlight Jolly Giant Creek and its diverse ecology. The installations trace the creeks’ path through the Creamery District and into Humboldt  Bay. 

All 72 paint panels leaning on installation fence, Fall 2020
Finished Student Mural pc: Mark Larson

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