Ahead of the RNC, art blooms across the 216

Bob Perkoski Thursday, July 07, 2016
Cracking Art Group installation near the Rock & Roll Hall of FameBob PerkoskiCracking Art Group installation near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

LAND studio has been busy behind the scenes sprucing up Cleveland for the imminent Republican National Convention.

The organization has coordinated a host of projects including #flockCLE, which features 376 playful creatures designed by the Italian group Cracking Art that have invaded Public Square, the Mall and areas around the Cleveland Public Library's Main Branch and the Great Lakes Science Center. The creative team behind the INTER|URBAN Art & Culture Connector project came from across town and across the country to realize a collection of murals that have transformed the RTA's Red Line rapid corridor into a dazzling and larger-than-life exhibition, while Sky Blossoms from Stacy Levy adorn Mall C. Lastly, visitors can find their groove courtesy of the new Rock Box installation lining East 9th Street. The interactive effort from Mark Reigelman II plays sound riffs from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees throughout the day.

Fresh Water's managing photographer has captured the essence of all of it in the following collection.


<span class="content-image-text">Cracking Art Group installation at the Cleveland Public Library</span>Cracking Art Group installation at the Cleveland Public Library
<span class="content-image-text">Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center</span>Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center
<span class="content-image-text">Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center</span>Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center
<span class="content-image-text">Cracking Art Group installation at Cleveland Public Library</span>Cracking Art Group installation at Cleveland Public Library
<span class="content-image-text">Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center</span>Cracking Art Group installation around the Great Lakes Science Center











<span class="content-image-text">Sky Blossoms, designed by Stacy Levy, is installed on Mall C Downtown</span>Sky Blossoms, designed by Stacy Levy, is installed on Mall C Downtown
<span class="content-image-text">Sky Blossoms, designed by Stacy Levy, is installed on Mall C Downtown</span>Sky Blossoms, designed by Stacy Levy, is installed on Mall C Downtown
<span class="content-image-text">Rock Box, designed by Mark Reigelman II, is a series of interactive permanent outdoor installations along East 9th Street</span>Rock Box, designed by Mark Reigelman II, is a series of interactive permanent outdoor installations along East 9th Street
Bob Perkoski
Bob Perkoski

About the Author: Bob Perkoski

In addition to his work for Fresh Water, Bob Perkoski is the official photographer for LAND studio and Cleveland Burlesque. He recently published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Rust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. His substantial portfolio includes news coverage, portraiture, commercial imagery and fine art. Perkoski's first solo show, These Walks of Life premiered in December 2016 in Negative Space Gallery. Visit Perkoski Photography for complete profile information.
 
Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.

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