Photo credit Jonathan Condit
“Entwined”
* by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, will honor Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary.
* Lights will turn off at 8:30 p.m.
* The installation runs from Dec. 10 through Feb. 28
* Peacock Meadow is located by the Conservatory of Flowers and a short walk from the SkyStar Observation Wheel.
* #ENTWINEDSF
Photo credit Jonathan Condit
"The Entwined installation creates a whimsical wonderland where visitors can explore paths and sit under a grove of three entwined sculptural trees while practicing social distancing. The trees range from 12 to 20 feet tall with illuminated canopies as large as 30 feet, filling the meadow with changing light. Sculptures comprised of 2,000 LED lights cluster into small flowering bushes at varying heights, further filling the green space with peaks and valleys of radiating light. The variety of lighting effects are inspired by nature and build a sense of awe: Raindrops on the pavement, lighting and thunderstorms, wind blowing tall grass and flowers, and ripples on a pond."
Read more at SF Park and Rec.
Conversations with Charles on a Monday night.
Video By LouLou Pickles
On this cold, but clean Monday night, Charles the artist was at the meadow Tree-j'ing the lights. He's not normally there, so this was extra special. Tone´ got to ask him several questions and even coined the term "tree-j'ing". Tree-j'ing is what Charles was doing with the lights. #treejing like DJ'ing
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This is Jonathan.
The artist behind these photos!
Thanks for lugging all your gear to the meadow.
Photo credit Jonathan Condit
Photo credit Jonathan Condit
Exploring by bike is a great way to see the park and get some exercise. We arrived at 6PM to the lovely surprise of a live Jazz band.
Video By LouLou Pickles
I love seeing all the cyclists ride by in the background. So Burning man!
Photo credit Jonathan Condit
Charles Gadeken is an industrial artist working in the Bay Area for over 25 years. His monumental interactive public artworks reimagine the world “post-nature” and include commissions from Burning Man, Insomniac Events, Coachella, Absolut Vodka, the Cities of Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Reno.
"Once upon a time, Peacock Meadow at Golden Gate Park was home to the colorful showy birds during the late 1890s when the creatures dwelled within an iron-fenced enclosure. The peacocks are no longer a feature of the park, but this patch of grass is still a favorite amongst locals. In the past, the meadow has served as the location for a multitude of events, including yoga retreats, running competitions, and volleyball tournaments."
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Photo credit Jonathan Condit
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