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Presenter describes Carver Theater–inspired 3D installation
Summary
A presenter described a 3D-printed installation inspired by the Carver Theater, saying the work recreates performers and audience members and was inspired by musicians Billie Holiday and Ray Charles.
A presenter described an art installation inspired by the Carver Theater, saying the work uses 3D-printed figures of dancers, musicians and audience members to evoke past performances.
"What inspired the installation was just the stories about Carver Theater, listening to the music," the presenter said, adding that they remembered listening to Billie Holiday and Ray Charles and imagining the performances that once took place there. The speaker described how the theater featured live stages for spoken word and music rather than screens.
"And that inspired me to 3 d print different, dancers, people playing the piano, people sitting in the seats," the presenter said, explaining the technical approach and the intent to recreate a small section of the theater. The presenter said the piece aims to capture the inspirational role those performances played during difficult times.
"So I wanted to replicate that little section for Carver Theatre. And, surrounding that is just more different pieces that could, tell that message in a better in a better light," the presenter said, describing additional elements meant to broaden the installation's narrative.
The remarks in the transcript are a description of the artist's concept and technique; no formal motion or vote is recorded in the provided transcript.
