Over one hundred people turned out on chilly October night to celebrate imaginative urban engagement at The Commons by Julia Cole and Leigh Rosser.

Commissioned by the Art in the Loop Foundation, The Commons is an invitation to gather, rest and reflect, offering a place for public conversation and refreshment in the midst of Downtown Kansas City.  The Ghost Birds wall sculpture remembers and ancient, brightly colored, native parrot, the Carolina Parakeet, which became extinct soon after settlers arrived.  Tiles with QR codes accompany the sculpture allowing viewers to read or listen to their story.  This work tests an idea:  Can a recreated experience of the wild satisfy a lingering human need to encounter a living world?

Stop by the installation, located in the alley connecting Baltimore and Wyandotte between 10th & 11th Streets to experience the art.  Additional information is also available at thecommonskc.wordpress.com.

Visit our Facebook album for additional photos of the opening celebration:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.400631096674988.93285.188373017900798&type=1.

Contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org or visit artintheloop.com for additional information.