Milk Tree - A Creative Space by Robin Bell
Bell Visuals created an interactive exhibit on Wisconsin Avenue NW. Centered around lighting, video, and the unique tropical plant Milk Tree, Bell Visuals transformed a storefront retail shop into a workspace, display location, and exhibit.
One of the key features of the project is a projection and LED light installation entitled Milk Tree.
In 2018, the artist, Robin Bell, and his partner began propagating plants from a single Milk Tree. Since then, they’ve created over 80 plants from the original plant. The milk trees became the basis for an artwork including three-dimensional structures and lights that correspond to the trees. The Milk Tree LED installation will enliven the space’s windows and the rest will be used as a gallery and a workspace for Bell Visuals. Bell plans to display and build digital artwork and projects, hold gallery hours, and organize digital art events in collaboration with other local artists. This will include artist talks and tours of the work on display, as well as working with the Friendship Heights Alliance and Grosvenor team to develop events that will intersect with other activity and groups in the community.
"I am excited about the synergy between my work and the Friendship Heights neighborhood. I believe this project will helps support local community by bringing in audiences to see the work," Bell said.
Location: 5221 Wisconsin Avenue NW (between Harrison and Ingomar Street NW), across stree from the Jennifer Street exit at the Friendship Heights metro station on the red line.
We are be open:
Sunday November 9th from 10am to 2pm
Sunday November 16th from 10am to 2pm
Sunday November 23rd from 10am to 2pm
Sunday November 30th from 10am to 2pm
Wednesday December 3rd from 4-9pm
Saturday December 6th from 11-5pm
Sunday December 7th from 11-5pm
Wednesday December 10th from 4-9pm
Saturday December 13th from 11-5pm
Sunday December 14th from 11-5pm
Wednesday December 17th from 4-9pm
Saturday December 27th from 11-5pm
Sunday December 28th from 11-5pm