Did you ever think you could take public art for a spin? Well, this summer you can.
Now through mid-August, a multisensory public art installation called Light Lane is bringing pedal-powered projections to the Milwaukee RiverWalk at Chase Tower.
Light Lane, presented in partnership with Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, the Milwaukee Riverwalk District and Chase Tower, features four stationary bikes that emit light and sound when pedaled.
Customized for Milwaukee, Light Lane highlights stanzas from an original poem by Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Poet Laureate Emerita for the State of Wisconsin, called “Light Cycles.” Hamilton’s words are intended to create dialogue around human and social wellness. The installation pairs her written word with music for an immersive and interactive experience.
“We are thrilled to bring this new activation to Milwaukee’s RiverWalk,” said Erica Green, Director of Public Space Initiatives for Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. “While this interactive art-display invites visitors to engage with art physically, it also encourages users to contemplate both light and life cycles through the thought-provoking words by Dasha Kelly Hamilton. It’s sure to delight guests of all ages.”
Designed by LeMonde Studio, Light Lane will remain in place through mid-August. It is free and accessible to the public 24/7; however, it is best enjoyed when the sun is down. The installation has been showcased in cities around the world, including Singapore, New York City and Tempe.
For more information on Light Lane visit www.milwaukeedowntown.com.
Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.
