Temporary Art Collection
Temporary Public Art Installations
Temporary art installations are artworks intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, often to engage the public in a specific moment, event, or theme. Unlike permanent pieces, they are designed to be impermanent, allowing for experimentation and fresh perspectives in public spaces. Lafayette has had just two such installations, making them a rare but notable part of the city’s public art history.
Black, Indigenous, People of Color Rock Garden, 2020-2022
Adam Dolberg
The Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Rock Garden by artist Adam Dolberg was installed at the Community Center on September 28, 2020. He created the rock garden in response to the death of George Floyd and other persons of color in the hands of the police. Mr. Floyd’s death has sparked a nationwide dialogue about race and discrimination in all aspects of society. In June, the City Council approved a proclamation which stated, in part, that it is “committed to taking a leadership role in making the changes necessary to root out racism and bias insuring that ALL people are accepted and welcomed in our community” and that it shall “make the work of restoring our residents’ confidence in their government and law enforcement, an enduring priority and significant measure of its competence and effectiveness.” The Council’s task force is developing action items to further these goals. Art serves a powerful vehicle to communicate a city’s intent. With permission from the artist, on November 19, 2021 folks participating in the Sunrise Stroll around the Lafayette Reservoir celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging painted rocks to contribute to the BIPOC Rock Garden collection. The artwork was on loan to the City until September 2022.
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Ursus Redivivus, 2018 - 2022
Alex Nolan and Chad Glashoff
Centrally located downtown at 3505 Golden Gate Way, this unique interactive work created valuable opportunities for education and stimulated discussion about history, ecology and sustainability. The recycled steel sculpture was on loan to the city until November 2022.
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