Guidestar

Wa Na Wari

Wa Na Wari is proud to present “Guidestar” , a new artwork by artists Mendi +Keith.

International Fountain

Wa Na Wari is proud to present “GuideStar” an immersive laser light installation by artists Mendi + Keith at Space Needle on March 14 Wa Na Wari is thrilled to announce the debut of “GuideStar” an exciting new art installation at the Space Needle by New York-based artists Mendi + Keith. On Friday, March 14 at 7:30PM over 30 laser beams will shine from the top of the Space Needle for an evening of cosmic exploration and wonder.  GuideStar draws inspiration from astronomical guide stars—laser systems used in observatories to create artificial stars. Mendi + Keith: GuideStar features an array of vibrant, primary-colored laser beams projected into Seattle's night sky. The beams are complemented by slow-moving, ambient music that surrounds the Space Needle, creating an immersive experience.  The installation transforms the Space Needle, Seattle's iconic landmark, and its surrounding environment into a dynamic canvas of light and sound, inviting viewers to reconnect with the night sky and each other through a shared sensory journey. This artwork is commissioned by Wa Na Wari and supported by Cornell University's Mui Ho Center for Cities. "GuideStar is our offering of light and sound to the Seattle community,” said Mendi and Keith Obadike. “The radiant, two-hour presentation of original music and laser beams transforms the night sky into a space of enchantment. We're proud to partner with the visionary arts center Wa Na Wari, the Seattle Center, and the iconic Space Needle. We hope GuideStar can be a beacon for human connection, wonder, and discovery. We borrowed our title "guide star" from astronomy, where lasers help scientists see the stars more clearly. We believe artworks can do something similar, allowing us to see ourselves and our surroundings with greater clarity. Through this piece, we honor our shared search for insight and celebrate the inner light that guides and uplifts others. GuideStar invites us to both seek and offer clarity—to guide one another while remaining open to guidance, ourselves.” Mendi + Keith: GuideStar at the Space Needle <ul><li>Friday, March 14 </li></ul><ul><li>Show begins at 7:30PM and ends at 9:30PM </li></ul><ul><li>Watch from anywhere you can see with Space Needle with link to the sound portion of the even. <a href="https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar" title="https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar</a></li><li>After-party with Mendi + Keith at the Seattle Opera that included food and drink</li></ul> Tickets to the event are free and entrance into the After-Party is $250.Seattleites are invited to watch the installation from Seattle Center’s International Fountain Lawn starting at 7:30PM time, but the installation will be visible from around the city. Audio can be simulcast on <a href="https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar" title="https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.whereweconverge.com/guidestar</a>. “We are so excited to host GuideStar and watch Mendi + Keith’s artistic vision come to life,” said Randy Coté, Chief Marketing Officer at the Space Needle. “GuideStar is a shining example of how art can illuminate our world. We can’t wait to share this experience with Seattle as the winter season ends, and we are grateful to Wa Na Wari for proposing this amazing collaboration.”   Register for this event here. https://bit.ly/guidestarseattle

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