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Digital DNA is a public art sculpture commissioned by the Palo Alto Public Arts Commission for Lytton Plaza in Downtown Palo Alto, California. It was created by Adriana Varella and Nilton Malz and installed in 2005.
Commission
editIn 2000, The seven member Palo Alto Public Arts Commission approved the contemporary artwork Digital DNA for the .2-acre plaza on the corner of University Avenue and Emerson Street. The Commission voted to purchase, with funding from the City of Palo Alto, the sculpture for $9,950 from its creators Adriana Varella and her husband Nilton Malz. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Design
editDigital DNA is a seven foot tall (by five feet across) egg-shaped sculpture made of recycled computer silicon circuit boards applied to polystyrene bead foam with an epoxy fiberglass skin, and finished with UV resistant polyurethane clear automotive paint. [1] Sewn into the surface are phrases relating to technology, suggested by non-artists, and written in a variety of languages. Varella explained that "from PhDs to prostitutes and homeless, everybody had a say." [2]
The "egg" is meant to recognize Palo Alto as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Linda Craighead, Palo Alto Arts Center Director, feels that the work represents "the power of technology to bring the world together." [3] Varella said of the design, "I don't want to preach truths, just trigger ideas. It reminds me (of) the Faberge eggs given as a gift to the Russian imperial family." [2]
Creation and Controversy
editReferences
edit- ^ "Lera Glass". Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ a b D'Agostino, Bill (2005). "Lytton Plaza egg to be hatched". Palo Alto Weekly Online Edition. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
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Matt Bowling. "The Civic Art Gallery: "Digital DNA" and "Rrrun"". The Palo Alto History Project. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
"Digital DNA, Art on the Street (Palo Alto Public Art Commission)". Artsopolis.com. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
D'Agostino, Bill (2005). "Digital DNA installation slightly delayed". Palo Alto Online: News. Retrieved 2008-04-29. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
Steve Leung (February 17, 2007). "Walking Tour of Downtown Palo Alto". Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog (1SiliconValley.com). Retrieved 2008-04-29.
"Minutes, Public Art Commission". City of Palo Alto: Agenda and Minutes. August 19, 2004. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
D'Agostino, Bill (2004). "'Digital DNA' lost in fire last month". Palo Alto Weekly Online Edition. Retrieved 2008-04-29. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
Chandler, Elissa (2006). "Palo Alto displays international artists' creations". The Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School Journalism Online: The Campanile. Retrieved 2008-04-29. {{cite journal}}: Check |authorlink= value (help); External link in |authorlink=|month= ignored (help)
Kristina Peterson (April 29, 2008). "Downtown plaza up for redesign again, Public-private partnership in the works". Palo Alto Daily News. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
D'Agostino, Bill (2005). "From Anarchists to Zero Waste, Palo Alto's year in review, from 'A' to 'Z'". Palo Alto Weekly Online Edition. Retrieved 2008-04-29. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
External links
edit- Adriana Varella http://www.interstellarts.com/adrianavarella/
- Digital DNA http://www.interstellarts.com/adrianavarella/pag/pagout3.htm (photos and video)
- City of Palo Alto: Public Arts Commission http://www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/knowzone/agendas/arts.asp
- City of Palo Alto: Art in public place http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=129&TargetID=18
- City of Palo Alto Public Art Community: http://paloaltopublicart.org./Collection/index.htm (collection of Palo Alto Public Art)