Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles, CA
An Intersection of History and Contemporary Art
StandardVision partnered with the architecturally iconic Los Angeles Public Library to support the library’s educational philosophies by curating art from emerging and established artists from around the world on their new large scale video wall in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. StandardVision also created custom site-specific work tying in the library’s historical importance to the present.
Honoring Local Community and History
StandardVision produced a series of slow motion portraits celebrating prominent Los Angeles historical figures played by members of the library’s community. Incorporating over 150 historically accurate pieces that are symbolically relevant to aspects of each figure’s life, the resulting permanent installation inspires library goers to expand their appreciation for the library’s unique role in the history of Los Angeles.
Art Imitating Architecture
StandardVision created a series of custom digital artworks inspired by the Los Angeles Public Library’s decorative architecture. The series brings to motion the patterns in an altogether contemporary fashion while respecting the concepts and craftsmanship of their vintage predecessors.
