rooth's blog

I was in a parade last weekend, with my bike and a float conceived and built by ABC members and volunteers.

As a sculptor with an interest in community-based art production, I was intrigued when I heard that ABC wanted to make a bicycle-powered parade float for the Atlanta Pride Parade. I knew this would be no small undertaking and would require some thoughtful design and careful construction. This seemed like a great opportunity to combine the dedication and commitment of ABC volunteers and staff with the construction skills of GSU sculpture students. As a sculpture professor, it was also a good way for me to show students one of the things I am always telling them: that art often comes most naturally from everyday interests and activities.