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Site Visit to the Source

7/30/2019

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Andy Behrle creates site-specific and site-responsive installations that reflect upon the cultural, geologic, and social histories of places where he has lived and visited. Since 2015, many of these projects have focused on the use of new media technologies and digital video projection to immerse viewers in worlds shaped by colors of light and textures of water. More recently, Behrle has used digital editing software to stitch together multiple video files to re-imagine stained glass windows of historic places and traditional fabric patterns. For all of these projects, he captures video footage of local water sources both naturally occurring and created by humanity to investigate global systems through regional water use issues.
 
Having recently relocated to Maui from Hawaiʻi Island, Behrle has been dreaming of new digital video installations inspired by the lost and remaining stained glass windows of the Islands’ spiritual centers.
 
Enter Wailuku’s St. Anthony’s Church, which has been rebuilt 4 times since 1848 - somewhat fitting for its patron saint, the founder of lost articles.
 
Two months into our search for a discernible image of a stained glass window from the Church before the last rebuild (1980), we released a call-out to the community asking for public submissions that might help the artist with his reimagining. Thanks to the modern magic of social media and Maui Time Weekly, dozens of photos followed, nearly none of which offered a clear outline of the glass shapes, stories or colors. Last week, we were finally able to connect with the St. Anthony’s ʻohana, who spent a great deal of time and effort bringing the Church’s history to light.
 
Stephen Kealoha and Father Roland are deeply kind individuals well rooted in history and believe that the best ways to live a spiritual life are to share their faith with others, work with the poor, and educate and nourish the mind, the body, and the soul. When asked how the Church is rooted in Wailuku history, Father Roland responds, “the sugar plantation and the church go hand in hand. This is why you see all sorts of churches in Wailuku.”
 
Stephen and Father Roland were both surprised by the artists’ interest and excited about the idea of collaborating with SMALL TOWN * BIG ART on this creative placemaking project. As described by Inside Philanthropy, “places are not only geographic locations. They are diverse communities whose unique existence depends on both history and culture. The people that live in these neighborhoods know this better than anyone. It is up to placemakers to hear what they have to say.”
 
A big mahalo to all of the community members that have contributed to this SMALL TOWN * BIG ART  installation, and mahalo to Andy Behrle for being so well equipped to hear what they have to say.
 
We’ll see you at the unveiling on Friday, August 2. 
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Save the Date:

7/23/2019

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Behrle at the site of his August 2, 2019 projected artwork

SMALL TOWN * BIG ART is proud to present its first panel-selected work of public art by Maui artist Andy Behrle. This ONE-NIGHT-ONLY exhibition will unveil Behrle's Wailuku-inspired new media work, projected onto Historic Iao Theater from Kipuka Square. Join us in Wailuku Town at Wailuku First Friday to meet the artist, ask questions about his 6-month process of re-creating a 1918 stained glass window from St. Anthony Catholic Church: Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii using footage from the Wailuku River, and learn more about the full year of public art installations that SMALL TOWN * BIG ART has curated for Wailuku Town. Friday, August 2 at 6 PM. 

SITE + INFO:
68 N Market St, Wailuku, HI 96793
www.smalltownbig.org 
www.facebook.com/smalltownbigart 
www.instagram.com/smalltownbigart 

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SMALL TOWN * BIG ART is a creative placemaking pilot project with a mission to position Wailuku, Hawai‘i as a public arts district that is focused on its distinctive sense of place, history and culture. Engaging the public in both the process and the product, monthly art experiences are paired with activities such as talk story sessions, artist workshops, public rehearsals, jam sessions and more. Each art presentation is led by professional artists that have exhibited exceptional quality, style, experience in creating communal or public art, significance to Wailuku and alignment with a selected ‘ōlelo no‘eau. Through many hands and many voices, these creative interpretations will represent a revitalized identity for this small town with the BIGGEST heart.
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