![]() ![]() He produces his art predominately from waste-stream materials, exploring the unique potentials inherent in the material.įor two decades Lutter-Gardella has been working to inspire and facilitate original thinking in the realms of theatrical, educational and public-art design. We must, as a human society, allow ourselves to be transformed by this experience.Ĭhristopher Lutter Gardella is a designer, inventor, theater-maker and community educator whose work revolves around the design, construction and performance of puppets, masks, props, costumes, unique theatrical inventions, kinetic-sets and sculptural installations. Our ecologies, our economies, our human society, our politics. We must live in a different way-with a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of all living things (including to other humans!). I realize it’s about so much more than just pollination.īutterflies do, indeed, make the hearts of the children glad!Īs we emerge from our COVID cocoons, we step into a changed world, as changed people- many of us asking “How can we live differently”? I would propose we don’t ask that question merely in the restrictive sense of what we cannot do, nor even what we can do, but what we MUST do. ![]() They seem to have, by their very nature, played the role of, might I say: Spirit-lifters-bringing an unexpected moment of levity to so many turning dower expressions into gentle smiles and lit-up eyes provoking squeals of delight from the littlest people! Through the course of the two previous iterations of this installation, I have, much to my own surprise, witnessed the power of the Butterfly to uplift the hearts and spirits of passersby (particularly through the trials of 2020). And really, aren’t they much more than simply pollinators that pollinate the plants that we so depend-upon? An affirmation of life.Ī traditional Papago story speaks of Earth-Maker creating butterflies “to make the hearts of children glad”. But, deep down, it is an act of creation. Our caring for the least among us is more than a mere act of charity. This can also be demonstrated in the realm of human society. If we don’t take enough care in how we treat our fellow creatures, the smallest thing will bring-us-down. Indeed, our experience with COVID within this past year really demonstrates the point. That if we don’t care for them (butterflies, bees, bears, people) we may not ultimately survive, as a whole. In the Artist Statement for the opening of this exhibit, I proposed that we consider the butterfly as a reminder of our interconnectedness, and indeed, of our utter dependency-upon even the smallest and most vulnerable among us. When you start to see things differently, we realize the smallest changes truly can have a big impact. Over 600 spoons were used to create the eyes of the smaller butterflies above you. What you might see as a plastic spoon, artist Christopher Lutter-Gardella sees as an eye of a monarch butterfly. Kaleidoscope was created using materials pulled from the waste stream. The installation is entitled “Kaleidoscope” and will share the critical story about the decline of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the hope of educating guests on how they can make a difference to help address this situation. Add colorful beads or pom-poms to the ring, and slide it inside the tube.Christopher Lutter-Gardella has created a magnificent suspended installation at Mall of America consisting of a majestic 30-foot Monarch butterfly surrounded by more than 300 smaller butterflies. Decorate the side with washi tape to give it a cleaner look.ħ. Place the second clear plastic circle on top of the ring and secure with clear tape. It should fit securely inside of the tube while still being able to rotate.Ħ. Make a cut down the middle, fold it over about ½ inch and secure with a piece of tape to make a ring shape. Cut the end off of the second craft tube, about 1 inch in. Place one circle inside the kaleidoscope, making sure it lays flat. Cut them out on the inside of the line so they will be slightly smaller than the shape of the tube.Ĥ. Use the tube to trace two circles onto the clear plastic. Tape it together at the top, and slide it into the decorated craft tube.ģ. ![]() Fold it in thirds so it creates a triangle with the reflective side facing in. Cut out a 4 inches x 6 inches piece of Mylar paper. Optional: Decorate it with other fun materials, like stickers and Girl Scout Cookie clipart.Ģ. Wrap the butterfly clipart around the craft tube and tape it down with washi tape. Clear plastic sheet (Tip: Can be recycled from a take-out container)ġ.Butterfly and Girl Scout Cookie clip art.Girls will learn the science behind kaleidoscopes with this craft. ![]()
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