The Night Sky Billboard Project
A short documentary about The Night Sky Billboard Project, a thesis project by MFA Candidate Charlie Michaels.
The Night Sky Billboard Project
A short documentary about The Night Sky Billboard Project, a thesis project by MFA Candidate Charlie Michaels which returned the stars to the night sky with a giant billboard hoisted above an east Detroit neighborhood.
Featuring Detroit artist, Bird.
Installation Crew:
Michael Borowski
Max Collins
Doug Galante
Edward Grubb
Zack Jacobson-Weaver
Emilia Javanica
Adrianne Finelli
Music:
Architecture in Helsinki: “Tiny Paintings” and “Do the Whirlwind”
Young MC: “Bust A Move”
Video & Editing:
Emilia Javanica
Extra Video:
Adrianne Finelli
Opening Animation:
Paris London Glickman
Closing Animation:
Peter Kim
Billboard Location:
Above the intersection of Mack Ave. and Mt. Elliott St. on the east side of Detroit.
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Excellent project on so many levels. Those hand painted signs are really great. At which farm did you volunteer? Where did you show Bird's work?
Posted by Heidi Kumao on June 04, 2011
Thanks Heidi! I volunteer at Earthworks Urban Farm - Bird's paintings were in WORK Detroit gallery this past March.
Posted by Charlie Michaels on June 23, 2011