Just when we were starting to miss South End Charlotte’s I Heart Light Rail: Lights exhibit the most, the arts world has come through for us once again, bringing joy in these strange, trippy times.
If you stumble upon some giant, lit up mushrooms over the next month while meandering through uptown, you’ve found the right place.
Charlotte Center City Partners, in collaboration with ImaginOn, are launching the Amigo and Amigo Shrooms Art Installation on Friday evening. Here are the details:
Where: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (300 E. 7th Street)
When: The mushrooms will stay illuminated through April 18.
Amigo and Amigo Shrooms Art Installation will be live until mid-April. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
So, why mushrooms?
Mushrooms offer a contrast between nature and our urban, city environment. The principal artist behind the display was inspired by seeing actual mushrooms growing in an industrial area of Sydney, Australia.
“The Shrooms have bold, colorful patterns designed to capture audience imagination and encourage people to explore and play,” said artist Simone Chua, Director of Amigo and Amigo, in a statement. “In many cultures, mushrooms are considered a symbol of good luck. We hope that the work brings joy and a little luck to the public.”
Amigo and Amigo Shrooms Art Installation will be live until mid-April. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
In addition, look out for these additional arts installations in front of ImaginOn:
Take and Make Kits, including supplies for children to make their own mushrooms at home using paper supplies.
Mushroom book display
Beatrix Potter book display
Fact sheet about mushrooms
Activity sheet
Mushroom Fairy House window display
WORLDWIDE: Amigo and Amigo’s work has also been featured in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East. The Shrooms art has been displayed in Baltimore, Canada, New Zealand, Shanghai and more.
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This story was originally published March 19, 2021 at 12:05 PM.
Melissa Oyler is the editor of CharlotteFive. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her running, practicing hot yoga, weightlifting or snuggling with her rescue dogs, X and Charlie. Find her on Instagram or X: @melissaoyler.Support my work with a digital subscription
