Is Your Rebellion Sitting Still?, a project by artist Maria Cameron, aims to transform public spaces in Rochester, MN into spaces of contemplation, self-reflection, and conversation. By installing a series of large-scale thought bubbles on buildings, and in community spaces that are considered works in progress, this project highlights the present flux the city of Rochester is currently in. Each thought bubble contains a direct question, each question seeks to provoke dialogue about renovation and renewal, inviting conversation about the meditative and often healing act of finding art in the every day. The viewer is given the opportunity to focus on some of the complicated questions that come with living, thriving, hurting, and healing.
On August 19th at 10am the artist invites the public to join her on a walking tour of all of the installation locations of Is Your Rebellion Sitting Still?, starting at 14 4th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
INSTALLATIONS:
MONDAY, JULY 24TH
Installation 1: “What will you do with all of this potential?”
Conley Maas Building, Bleu Duck Kitchen / 14 4th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Installation 2: “Will we love each other forever from afar?”
Rochester Downtown Riverwalk
MONDAY, JULY 31ST
Installation 1: “Are you blending in?”
Creative Salon / 324 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Installation 2: “Do you take perverse pleasure in watching things spiral downhill?”
2nd Street Spiral Parking Ramp / 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55906
MONDAY, AUGUST 7th //
Installation 1: “Are you standing out?”
318 Commons Building / 318 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Installation 2: “Is there a terrible ache to life?”
Welhaven Music Back Alley / 15 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906
MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH //
Installation 1: “Have you said hello to what you will be?”
Old Michael’s Restaurant Building / 15 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
Installation 2: “Is your rebellion sitting still?”
LOCATION TBD
WALKING TOUR:
Date:
Saturday, August 19th 10am
Starting Location:
14 4th St SW,
Rochester, MN 55902.