Vanishing Seattle—the media movement that documents the changing face of Seattle—is seeking old signage or other memorabilia to include in an art exhibit next month.
Vanishing Seattle is calling the exhibit Forest For The Trees, a satellite event at the upcoming Seattle Art Fair on July 27-30 and during the First Thursday Art Walk on August 3. Entry will be free to the public.
The exhibition will “offer a poignant reflection on the changing face of our city, a reminder of the impermanence of urban spaces and the profound impact of ‘progress.'”
It will include signs, artifacts, and other memorabilia that have “shaped the city’s visual and cultural landscape over the decades, as an ode to the artisans and spaces that brought life to the city streets, and as a celebration of the ephemeral beauty that continues to shape our collective memories. As we bear witness to the disappearance of these art forms and gathering places from our streets, we invite you to contribute to a visual dialogue that pays tribute to this legacy.”
Vanishing Seattle will hold the Forest For The Trees exhibit in a 12,000 sq ft space in the historic RailSpur building in Pioneer Square (100 S King St). The organizers say the sizing of the items is restricted to the capacity of the elevator and stairwell—roughly 8-foot by 4-foot—but they say to contact them if you “have an awesome item that’s bigger.”
The exhibit says they’ll credit all items as on loan from the owner unless you wish to remain anonymous. To contact Vanishing Seattle about loaning an item for the exhibit, email them at vanishingseattle@gmail.com.
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