“Wonder on Parade” is an interactive public sculpture project that highlights the beauty and importance of the Niagara watershed ecosystem. “Wonder on Parade” will involve crafting large scale parade puppets, or “living sculptures”, of local animals to perform for the public. The living sculptures will be able to interact uniquely with each spectator in a truly extraordinary way. My hope with this project is to create a bit of wonder around our local ecology because wonder is a force that can break through despair. Wonder makes the world feel large and full of possibility. We are in a time of dire consequence for the Earth but without wonder and hope there will be continued inaction. These living sculptures will bring joy and wonder to the community in an expressive and celebratory way. This project is created by Emma Brittain and funded by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA https://arts.ny.gov/).
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We will need volunteers for puppet building, puppeteering, and event support. Join our email list to be alerted of volunteer days.
Dates will vary leading up to the event in late Summer or early Fall 2024.
Donations of old backpacking packs, tent poles, bikes/bike parts (especially an adult tricycle/recumbent bike) are also needed, please email EmmaBrittainArt@gmail.com to arrange drop off or pick up of donations.