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Dialogue with the Director – Stop Look Listen Stop // Look // Listen

An installation by Janet Davidson-Hues & Maria Velasco

 
Commissioned by the Spencer, artists Velasco and Davidson-Hues have created an unusual "way-finding system" for the museum. Inspired by images from the SMA collection and common traffic signage, their works outside the museum announce "Warning: Art Approaching," while MP3 audio tours inside offer offbeat looks at the collection, encouraging visitors to slow down and, as the title suggests, stop, look, and listen.

Opening Reception:
5:30-7:30 PM // Thursday, August 30, 2007 // Reception Invitation ( 1.74 MB)

Audio Tour Pieces
detail: Thread Man by Leslie Dill     detail: Castle 02 by Wendell Castle     detail: Sanctuary for the Deacon's Sons by Renée Stout     detail: Abiquiu by Carol Haerer     detail: Steel Wool Peignoir by Mimi Smith     detail: Salome by Paul Manship     detail: Standing Amida Buddha by Unknown
Click on thumbnail above to view the full image and download the mp3 audio inspired by the piece.
Warning Sign Inspirational Pieces
Warning Sign: Castle 02     Warning Sign: Salome     Warning Sign: Mrs. Stiles and Grandchild     Warning Sign: The Inspiration of The Prophet Isaiah     Warning Sign: St. George Baptizing the Pagan King and His Daughter     Warning Sign: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane     Warning Sign: Standing Amida Buddha
Click on warning sign above to view a larger image and its inspiration.
Press: Co-sponsored by the KU School of Fine Arts, Department of Art, and KU Parking & Transit.