Mural ReMix brings Columbus Artist showcase to BLINK
MURAL REMIX will be headed south for their first appearance at BLINK CINCINNATI, the nation’s largest art, light and projection mapping festival. The fourth iteration of the event is set to feature over 80 installations spanning more than 30 blocks in Over-the-Rhine, downtown Cincinnati, The Banks, Newport and Covington.
For the BLINK Festival, the Mural ReMix seasoned digital motion artist will collaborate with the Art Academy of Cincinnati Animation Department and Columbus College of Art & Design Illustration students in producing animations that will be displayed through projection mapping onto the Energy and Grace mural designed by native Cincinnatian and internationally acclaimed abstract artist Kim Krause. Referencing Krause’s color palette, mediums, dynamic compositions, and abstract shape language; the curated reel celebrates and captures the transformation and momentum of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine.
“I’m excited to have this chance to give my students the opportunity to show their work at this internationally-significant art event” explains John Cairns, CCAD professor who teaches illustration and animation.
DATES: October 17-20, 5pm to 10pm.
at The Old in the Sactuary at link address here.
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Preparations
Started in 2017, BLINK is a biennial celebration of public art and light that spans the urban core of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The massive four-day event features 80+ large-scale projection mappings against some of the city’s most iconic architecture, interactive light-based installations in its public spaces and expansive murals across its buildings, all by renowned local, national and international artists. The largest of its kind in the contry, the festival’s mission is to nurture a sesense of community, connection and inspiration throug the medium of public art. Executive producing partners are the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, AGAR and the Haile Foundation.
BLINK is FOR THE PEOPLE. BY THE ARTISTS.