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The artist and singer Mashonda Tifrere, who is also a big fan of art, recently shared her near-saint journey to a remarkable public artwork installation in Miami. Es Devlin, the artist, built a massive library with 2500 rotating books, among other things, that were just in the sand.
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As soon as Tifrere arrived at the hotel, she made the most out of it. The first stop for the new gigantic installation of the artist Es Devlin, a rotating bookshelf of 20000 volumes and TCHR pieces, was her Faena Beach. Tifrere described the installation as a letter ceremony and a place for meditation, urging her fans to witness it in person. The artwork, which is part of the cultural scene of the Faena District, not only gives a library to the shore but also combines art, literature, and the city’s beautiful atmosphere.
The artist and designer Tifrere, apart from her music career, often shares her cultured trips with her followers. This post, indeed, reflects her strong ties with the art world and a public artwork that communicates and thinks together with the people. The majesty and idea of the installation—a huge revolving cylinder of books against the sea—are exactly the kind of neighborly experience that matches her aesthetics.
Her post quickly received comments from friends and other artists who were also in Miami. The remark by a designer and artist, Kandy G Lopez, ‘I see you! Stop by booth D5 at the convention center if you can,’ was a signal of the very active art scene that was happening concurrently. Tifrere replied with a lament that she had just been at the place, ‘I was there with Dorian yesterday. I’m sad I missed you!’
Media man, an entrepreneur Claude Grunitzky was the next one to recognize the essence of the art plus reunion by stating, ‘This is a great Es Devlin project. I loved it. And I loved seeing you in Miami.’ Tifrere’s brief response, ‘loved seeing you too,’ paved the way for the art fair circuit’s social aspect. Photographer Elizabeth Waggett was quick to see the joy in the moment and commented, ‘That’s one happy face in Miami,’ referring to Tifrere who surely was displaying the happiness of the moment.
A user’s final remark simply said, ‘Ah wish I knew you were in town! Amazing,’ and this indicates the missed meetings which usually happen during big cultural events. The exchange suggests a community of artists and influencers, who are not only living but also very much overlapping in different areas and places, their main attracting point being the library of Devlin, which is a welcoming and inspiring spot indeed.
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The creator of the installation, Es Devlin, has become famous for her big sculptural pieces and stage designs for famous musicians and theater productions. This library on the beach is a part of her aiming at public spaces and experiences that are henceforth communal. A visitor like Mashonda Tifrere, could regard it as a wonderful combination of travel and artistic discovery—a landmark that was not only a recognition of the above-mentioned among other features but also a peace and inspiration giving point in probably a very busy schedule. Her support is a plus to the promotion of such public art projects, which, in turn, remind the audience of the beautiful accessibility at the crossroads of creativity and community. Her recent feature on modern luxury and her joyful museum visits further highlight her cultured lifestyle.
