re(center)ed Community Healing Project at the Minnesota United Game
Public Art Installation - Materials: Wood, Metal, Water, Water-soluble paper.
re(center)ed is a large-scale interactive project by experimental artist Jayson Randall, which was featured as a part of the pre-game activities for Mental Health Awareness Day at the Minnesota United Game on May 17, 2023 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN
re(center)ed Community Healing Project was also presented at the Art Shanty Projects in Minneapolis, MN from January through February, 2023.
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Over the past few years, the people of Minnesota, and the city of Minneapolis in particular, have been at the center of the social change that has swept across the country and around the world.
Covid has also cut a tragic path through the state of Minnesota.
Many people did not have the opportunity to properly mourn the passing of a loved one or even to
say "Good Bye".
The unresolved pain and sadness of the past few years continues to cause problems as the people of the city and state begin to rebuild their lives and create a new, better future, for everyone.
re(center)ed is intended to be a safe space where guests are encouraged to share their own story as the community starts to collectively heal and rid themselves of grief and negative energy.
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re(center)ed is a project with two main parts.
Part one of the project is a 42' long serpentine wall structure.
The undulating design of the wall creates bays of isolation, which allow guests a place for quiet thought and reflection. A ribbon of silver steel, visually, pulls together the hundreds of paper contemplation placards that hang on the walls of the structure. The paper placards, which are made out of water soluble paper, allow guests to record their own individual stories of grief and sorrow.
Part two of the project is a water release cauldron.
The contemplation placards, containing the collective and individual grief of the guests and the community, will be removed from the wall and destroyed by water in the cauldron.
The swirling mixture, produced as the water consumes the placards, will release the burden of grief and sorrow as the guests and the community become re(center)ed.
For more information about the re(center)ed Community Healing Project please visit:
Press Release for re(center)ed Community Healing Project
Minnesota United 2023 Promotional Schedule
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The re(center)ed team is: Jayson Randall, Valerie Andrade, Devin Zaloski, Terry
Visible
Public Art Installation, Size: 6'H x 12'W x 12'D
Materials: Fractured Mylar, Fractured Iridescent Cellophane, Wood, Metal, Chalkboards, Mirrors, Bells
Visible is a large-scale, interactive, public art installation by experimental artist Jayson Randall.
Visible is being presented at the 2025 Art Shanty Projects, which are located on frozen Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN.
Visible will be functional January 18 thru February 9, 2025 from 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays only.
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Visible explores the idea of being invisible in society and the difference between the two concepts of "belonging" and "fitting in". Many people belong but they do not feel like they fit in, other people can fit in at times, but they do not feel like they belong.
Visible encourages people to look at themselves in public and declare their existence as an individual human, present, right now, on planet Earth in the city of Minneapolis.
Visible reveals our hidden stories by anonymously sharing who we are, so that we can all move forward with a better understanding of each other and our community.
LOOK in the mirror
SHARE who you are
RING the bell
become VISIBLE
When in Visible, the invisible become visible.
The Visible Team is:
Jayson Randall, Leah Danielson, Devin Zaloski, Nick Witschen, Terry, Carlos Aguirre
re(center)ed Community Healing Project
Public Art Installation - Materials: Wood, Metal, Fire
re(center)ed is a large-scale, interactive, community healing project by experimental artist Jayson Randall, which was presented at the Art Shanty Projects Festival on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN from January 21 thru February 12, 2023.
re(center)ed Community Healing Project was also presented at the Minnesota United Game at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN on May 17, 2023.
More information
Over the past few years, the people of Minnesota, and the city of Minneapolis in particular, have been at the center of the social change that has swept across the country and around the world.
Covid has also cut a tragic path through the state of Minnesota.
Many people did not have the opportunity to properly mourn the passing of a loved one or even to
say "Good Bye".
The unresolved pain and sadness of the past few years continues to cause problems as the people of the city and state begin to rebuild their lives and create a new, better future, for everyone.
re(center)ed is intended to be a safe space where guests are encouraged to share their own story as the community starts to collectively heal and rid themselves of grief and negative energy.
center
centered
recenter
re(center)ed
re(center)ed is a project with two main parts.
Part one of the project is a 42' long serpentine wall structure.
The undulating design of the wall creates bays of isolation, which allow guests a place for quiet thought and reflection. A ribbon of silver steel, visually, pulls together the hundreds of wooden contemplation placards that hang on the walls of the structure. The wooden placards allow guests to record their own individual stories of grief and sorrow.
Part two of the project is a release pyre.
The contemplation placards, containing the collective and individual grief of the guests and the community, will be removed from the wall and destroyed by flame in the pyre.
The upward drifting smoke, produced as the fire consumes the placards, will release the burden of grief and sorrow as the guests and the community become re(center)ed.
For more information about the re(center)ed Community Healing Project please visit:
Press Release for re(center)ed Community Healing Project
Public Art Archive
2023 Art Shanty Projects
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The re(center)ed team is:
Jayson Randall, Valerie Andrade, Devin Zaloski, Terry, Daniel Walsh
Totemic Shift
Totemic Shift is a large scale outdoor sculpture that explores the concept of change as it relates to the human experience.
Just as a tectonic shift moves pieces of the Earth in a dramatic and sudden upheaval, Totemic Shift is intended to alter the way people fundamentally view themselves and those around them.
Recycled cedar fence panels and sheet metal were used to create the 15' tall structure, which features 48 interlocking triangles that range in size from 50" at the base to 14" at the apex.
144 custom built sheet metal corner brackets and metal highlights on the wood reflect the light, which draws the viewer's eyes upward to create a sense of renewal.
At night, hidden aspects of Totemic are revealed as solar powered lighting illuminates the sculpture.
Overall size:
15' Tall
6' x 6' Wide at the base
14" x 14" Wide at the apex
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re(center)ed Community Healing Project
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Forgotten Beacons - The Artwork of Jayson Randall
Artist Jayson Randall Interview
University of Minnesota, Larson Gallery
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Refilled
Refilled is a conceptual work of art utilizing over 1000 individual pieces and is made entirely of reclaimed materials.
The sculpture consists of a satellite dish receiving a simulated electronic transmission beam, which glows from a multicolored, interactive light source.
The 72" long freestanding beam is composed of several hundred interlocking prescription pill bottles of varying size.
Each individual pill bottle contains a unique modern relic.
Refilled radiates light that reacts to sonic energy, ambient sounds alter the color of light that is displayed.
Constructing the internal support structure from sheet metal and acrylic allows for experimental controlled-release illumination.
Refilled is mounted on a 36" x 36" base of stained black oak.
Overall size: 96" H x 36" W x 36" D
Refilled was commissioned by The Hennepin Theatre Trust for the Energy: Made Here Artist Showcase. For more information please visit:
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Energy: Made Here Artist Showcase Archive