If you're strolling around our campuses next week and spy some trees rocking a striking shade of blue, there's no need for a double-take. Here's the scoop:
Our schools are teaming up with the Germantown Public Art Commission for the Blue Trees project, a visual public art installation crafted by Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. Using a biologically safe blue liquid chalk (not paint), the project shines a spotlight on global deforestation, reminding students of trees' indispensable role in our world.
Some of our talented students get to join forces with Dimopoulos and bring this vision to life right on our school grounds! So, if you notice some 'student-blue' trees dotting our landscape, now you know the creative minds behind it.
Concerned about the trees? Worry not. The blue hue comes from a water-based pigment that’s kind to our trees, critters, and environment. Over time, nature will do its thing, and the color will fade, leaving behind memories of an artful statement.
Upcoming Germantown Public Art Commission Events
Saturday, November 11th from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Rain date: 11/18)
Germantown Municipal Park
Artist Talk with Konstantin Dimopoulos
Thursday, November 16th from 6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Germantown Community Library