Artists install the Otis Portable Parks IV Project at Santa Monica Place on Friday, January 27, 20112.
The Portable Parks IV will temporarily transform the Center Plaza into a garden setting; raising awareness of environmental sustainability and unveiling different aspects of consumer culture to the diverse visitors to Santa Monica Place.
The art project Is a collaborative partnership between Otis College of Art and Design, The Getty Foundation’s Research Institute and PST’s Public Art and Performance Festival.
The opening event is on Saturday January 28, from 11 am – 2 pm and will include a welcome and lecture by artist Bonnie Sherk, Green Tours, chess tournaments, and other performances to be announced.