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Lighted Art Project Installed In Downtown Des Moines

Photo: Greater Des Moines Partnership

(Des Moines, IA) -- A new public art project in downtown Des Moines just may remind people of the Northern Lights. The installation is visible at night at the 8th Street Viaduct under the bridge at 8th and Cherry Streets. Artist Alex Braden says "Borealis" features lights that gently change colors. Braden has used advanced color-changing technology and durable architectural lights, the fixtures are weather-sealed and tamper-resistant.

“’Borealis’ uses the viaduct’s canopy to its advantage and lifts the darkness by adding a variety of dynamic, color-shifting lights,” Braden said. “I hope residents, employees and visitors find this to be a peaceful and poetic response to the architectural systems of the viaduct.”

 The Greater Des Moines Partnership says the installation helps advance Operation Downtown’s mission to keep Downtown safe, clean, welcoming and beautiful by adding public art to brighten the viaduct.

“This installation provides a creative solution to brighten a dark public space, helping transform it into a space people will want to walk by as they participate in Downtown activities and support local businesses,” said Amy Lego, Executive Director of Operation Downtown. “This is a great example of the ability to use public art to enhance Downtown DSM’s vibrancy.”

 

The installation was made possible through support from Polk County, the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and EMC Insurance Companies. Group Creatives and Baker Electric partnered on the project.

 


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