Glowing Swings Light Up Winter Nights at the Center Park

JACKSON, WYOMING, January 6, 2025 / On January 11th from 5-7pm, join Jackson Hole Public Art (JHPA), Center for the Arts, and Northworks to celebrate a very joyful and interactive art installation. Located at the Center Park, The Cloud Swings are made by Lindsay Glatz of New-Orleans based Curious Form.

Enjoy cocoa, cocktails, sparklers, and cloud surprises at the Center Park outdoor cloud swing installation, including a pop-up Cloud Factory by Jenny Dowd. Join us at 6PM for a special announcement. Planning to attend Teton Music School’s Taylor Swift Tribute? Stop by after the matinee or before the evening show. GlowNights has become an anticipated part of Teton County’s festive winter events, and The Cloud Swings will be on display until February 21st, 2025.

The Cloud Swing is a swing suspended from a glowing cloud structure, in which color and light are created as people engage with the artwork and swing through the air. If a swing is unoccupied, the cloud above remains a steady glow, which shines downward and illuminates the empty swing as an invitation to passersby. Once someone begins to swing, the transformation begins and the steady glow is replaced by vibrant colors that become more saturated as the swing moves faster. The goal of The Cloud Swing is to provide a sense of nostalgic joy and connect participants to childhood delights and the wonders of simple play.

“We love the playful Cloud Swings, they are providing genuine moments of joy for young and old alike. We are thankful for the support from the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board and the Center for the Arts for helping us bring these memorable artworks to Jackson,” says Carrie Geraci, Executive Director of Jackson Hole Public Art. Special thanks to Northworks for sponsoring the swingin’ celebration!

The Cloud Swings are co-presented by JHPA and Center for the Arts with generous support from Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Northworks, Outpost, and Two Ocean Builders.

As part of GlowNights, Five Electric Dandelions created by Liquid PXL, a Los Angeles art collective, are also on display in the Teton Village Commons at the base of the world famous Jackson Hole Mountain Resort until January 24th, 2025.

By day, the Electric Dandelions crafted from sturdy steel, translucent polycarbonate, and vibrant LEDs, captivate with their representation of a dandelion in full bloom. As the sun sets, they transform into a breathtaking spectacle. These light sculptures boast a captivating and refined lighting design, using LED lights to cascade twinkling colors high above the ground. Their distinctive spherical form is the result of a meticulously crafted geodesic sphere nestled at the core of each Dandelion. From their vertices, forty-one luminous tubes extend, forming a spectacular 15-foot diameter flower.

On January 24th at Teton Village, there will be a GlowLights closing party, featuring a DJ and local wine, whiskey, beer and tequila tastings.

The Electric Dandelions are sponsored by the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Teton Village Association, and Willow Street.

ABOUT JACKSON HOLE PUBLIC ART
Jackson Hole Public Art (JHPA) forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JHPA is a non-profit organization and our community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. We place artworks outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people.

JH Public Art produces WildWalls and GlowNights, and installs large artworks such as Mama Mimi. JH Public Art provides public art consulting services and collaborates with the Town and County and many local organizations on public art projects.

For more information contact: Carrie Geraci, Executive Director carrie@jhpublicart.org | 307-413-1474 | www.jhpublicart.org

ABOUT LINDSAY GLATZ AND CURIOUS FORM

Lindsay Glatz @lindsayglatz is a visual storyteller with a mission to infuse the world with wonder. In her artistic practice, she seeks to add vibrancy to public space as a means of inserting magic into everyday life. Glatz often encapsulates elements of childhood and nostalgia within her work as a basis for exploring human connection.

William Nemitoff, founder of @curiousform leverages his knowledge of diverse materials and building methods to craft innovative concepts, collaborative art, and impactful public installations. Always curious, Nemitoff seeks inspiration from interests in science, technology, and the natural world.

ABOUT LIQUID PXL
Liquid PXL, led by Abram Santa Cruz, is based out of Los Angeles. They are a collective of artists, engineers, and kindred spirits on a mission to craft exhilarating and expansive interactive art installations. Their creative endeavors delve into the fascinating intersection of geometry and art, seamlessly intertwining to evoke a sense of tranquility and meditation through mesmerizing animations.

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