UNDER THE BRIDGE
Art happening and 2-person exhibition by Flora Kao and Mike Saijo
THE HAPPENING
Take a canoe to view art “Under The Bridge” on the Grand Canal in Marina Del Rey.
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MAIDEN LA – SEPTEMBER 4-20, 2020
Public exhibition
THE VENUE
The Ballona Lagoon Bridge is located on Pacific Ave and Lighthouse in Marina Del Rey. Street Parking maybe limited. The visitors will be picked up at a rocky landing on the east side of the Grand Canal along the water about 50 yards south from the bridge. Wear comfortable clothing, practical shoes and sun screen. Every participant is required to wear a mask and will have their temperature checked before boarding the canoe
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THE DESCRIPTION
“Under The Bridge” is an exhibit beneath the Ballona Lagoon Lighthouse Bridge on the Grand Canal in Marina Del Rey. Viewers will take a private canoe tour to view two artworks: “Kappa”, a mixed media sound installation based on an amphibious Japanese mythological water spirit by Mike Saijo; and “Phoenix,” a sculptural installation by Flora Kao. Blindfolded, the artist mummified two bougainvillea plants in hot pink packaging twine, a contemporary stand-in for the red string of destiny of East Asian legend. Bound by a skein of crotcheted twine, the two figures highlight the connections that bind together people and plant, touch and sight, artist and audience.
Participants will be invited to scatter bougainvillea blossoms at the site and to reach in the water to collect a small porcelain fish piece to take home.
THE SCHEDULE
The happening takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting September 4-20 by appointment only. The limited available times will be determined by the daily high tide, but will ideally run in the afternoon until sunset.
Participants can wait on a rock landing, about 30 yards away from the bridge where artist Mike Saijo will pick up the guests. Only one or two persons may ride at a time for a duration of 15-20 mins.
