JACKSON, Wyo. — On Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., join Jackson Hole Public Art (JHPA) and the Center for the Arts to celebrate a very joyful and interactive art installation: The Cloud Swings by Lindsay Glatz of New-Orleans based Curious Form.
Enjoy cocoa, cocktails and cloud surprises. GlowNights has become an anticipated part of Teton County’s festive winter events, and The Cloud Swings will be on display until Feb. 21, 2025.
The Cloud Swing is a swing suspended from a glowing cloud structure, in which color and light are created as people engage with the artwork and swing through the air. If a swing is unoccupied, the cloud above remains a steady glow, which shines downward and illuminates the empty swing as an invitation to passersby. Once someone begins to swing, the transformation begins and the steady glow is replaced by vibrant colors that become more saturated as the swing moves faster. The goal of The Cloud Swing is to provide a sense of nostalgic joy and connect participants to childhood delights and the wonders of simple play.
“We love watching the public interact with the Cloud Swings; they are providing genuine moments of joy as demonstrated by little kids swinging in a snowstorm and adults pulling over to go for a swing under the illuminated clouds,” says Carrie Geraci, executive director of JHPA. “We are thankful for the support from the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board and the center for the Arts for helping us bring these memorable artworks to Jackson.”
The Cloud Swings are co-presented by JHPA and Center for the Arts with generous support from Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Northworks, Outpost and Two Ocean Builders.
About JHPA
JHPA forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JHPA is a non-profit organization and the community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. JHPA places artworks outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people.
JHPA produces WildWalls and GlowNights, and installs large artworks such as Mama Mimi. JHPA provides public art consulting services and collaborates with the Town and County and many local organizations on public art projects.
