Freshfields Village, in partnership with the Kiawah Conservancy, will welcome and host a temporary art installation by Aurora Robson. The original three-part sculpture, “Troika,” will be on display at the Lakeside Park in the Village through the end of April 2022.
“Troika” is comprised of three blue and white spires that appear to emerge from the earth. The spires are made from welded industrial plastic debris, including old barrels and bins, taken from the waste stream. The spires have an internal glow at night from solar powered lights located in its spines. The sculptures' forms reference how plants grow in a meandering fashion, but ultimately towards the light. “Troika” also speaks to the potential of shifting the direction of earth's downward spiral of waste into an upward spiral of innovation.
“The majority of the work I've been doing over the past eighteen years has been centered around exploring plastic debris as a viable art material,” said Robson. “While extracting plastic debris from its problematic destructive fate, I highlight its potential to become a harmless source of beauty and enjoyable reflection, instead of a toxic waste nightmare.”
On Wednesday, March 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Freshfields Village invites the community to participate in an Artist Reception & Unveiling Party at the Lakeside Dock. Guests can enjoy beverages, light appetizers, and music while meeting the artist and viewing “Troika.”
Ahead of the unveiling, Kiawah Conservancy will host The Art of Conservation at 4 pm, a presentation by Erin Simon of the World Wildlife Fund and artist, Aurora Robson. Simon and Robson will discuss plastic pollution, art, conservation, and more. The presentation will take place at the Kiawah Island Town Hall, guests are encouraged to register in advance.
For more about Freshfields Village and its upcoming events and installations, visit freshfieldsvillage.com.
