Public Art At Hyattsville Branch Library

Art In Public PlacesArt of Place

Apr 15

Written By Jendayi Asha

Exterior Artwork Title: Update to the Flying Saucer, 2022

ARTIST STATEMENT

The art installation at the Hyattsville Library is centered around the flying saucer which was part of the original library structure. A 25 foot mosaic sits under the flying saucer and depicts a fictional galaxy. This is surrounded by blue rings with 12 colorful orbs representing objects in the galaxy. This is an interactive piece and the orbs double as seating.

I work with the premise that there is something that animates the physical world. My work is a search to bring into the material dimensions of consciousness. I hope to offer a connection to our inner world of fluid experience.

Currently my focus is to translate this sensation into sculptures and installations and explore the movement between the material and immaterial worlds. Meditative states influence my work and my intention is to have the work shift the energy of place and our understanding of ourselves within space.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

VALERIE THEBERGE

Valerie graduated from the San Francisco Art Institute, where she majored in painting and drawing. She moved to China to study the Chinese language and Chinese painting. She received a certificate in Chinese painting in 1992. Her art career took her to Hong Kong where she trained with British artists and specialized in mosaics.

While in Hong Kong Valerie studied Asian culture and obtained her Master's degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1999. Valerie has worked on projects in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, and the United States. She currently works in her studio located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

COMMISSIONED BY the Prince George's County Government Art in Public Places program in partnership with the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council, Prince George's County Memorial Library System and the Office of Council Member Deni L. Taveras, District 2.

AIPP Panel: Carol Rhodes Dyson, Leland E. Edgecombe, Eric Key, Olivia G. Miller, Alec Simpson

Project Manager: Rhonda Dallas, PGAHC

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

For more information contact :

RHONDA DALLAS, CEO & CHIEF CURATOR

Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council