THE ISLAND AT ART BASEL
THE ISLAND, A COLLABORATION WITH LAND + OH WOW! / ART BASEL, MIAMI / DECEMBER 3, 2010
VISUAL MERCHANDISING • PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
The international art world was caught up in a maelstrom of hype in December of 2010 at the 8th annual Art Basel Miami. At the eye of this storm was The Island, a temporary gallery without walls that materialized on city-owned Flagler Memorial Island, a sandy dot afloat in the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. A collaboration between L.A.-based public art initiative L.A.N.D. and Miami-based arts collective OH WOW, The Island was described by the NY Times as a "refuge for anyone yearning to flee the gridlock," of Basel's tents. This temporal, yet timeless event brought together 17 artists including Terrence Koh and Jack Pierson. Guests began their experience at the lushly appointed Mondrian Hotel, exchanging designer platform wedges for limited edition Havianas. Bustelo Boys were on hand to guide visitors through all points of the experience, from check-in to landing beachside on The Island. Guests relaxed on the five-minute jaunt across the water, sipping Bustelo Cools and basking in Miami sunshine. WCIP manned the sails of the production, ensuring smooth sailing for attendees and ease of mind for the curators. One guest said it best: "I think the art is just being here."
VISUAL MERCHANDISING • PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
The international art world was caught up in a maelstrom of hype in December of 2010 at the 8th annual Art Basel Miami. At the eye of this storm was The Island, a temporary gallery without walls that materialized on city-owned Flagler Memorial Island, a sandy dot afloat in the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. A collaboration between L.A.-based public art initiative L.A.N.D. and Miami-based arts collective OH WOW, The Island was described by the NY Times as a "refuge for anyone yearning to flee the gridlock," of Basel's tents. This temporal, yet timeless event brought together 17 artists including Terrence Koh and Jack Pierson. Guests began their experience at the lushly appointed Mondrian Hotel, exchanging designer platform wedges for limited edition Havianas. Bustelo Boys were on hand to guide visitors through all points of the experience, from check-in to landing beachside on The Island. Guests relaxed on the five-minute jaunt across the water, sipping Bustelo Cools and basking in Miami sunshine. WCIP manned the sails of the production, ensuring smooth sailing for attendees and ease of mind for the curators. One guest said it best: "I think the art is just being here."
