Last Chance to Enjoy the Artful Arches at Mall of America®

The Artful Arches

Level 1 | Atrium

Now – July 26

This inspiring installation blends creativity, community and purpose. MOA^® is a place where art and ideas come to life. 

In partnership with Artistry Theater & Visual Arts and Fraser, this art explores diverse ways of experiencing the world, grounded in accessible, inclusive and sustainable design. The Artful Arches are created to foster meaningful connection, spark conversation and invite our community to participate as their authentic selves.

Artist Statement from K-Works Studio

The Artful Arches are a colorful invitation to all. The artwork considers that variety is the spice of life; the world is beautiful because of the uniqueness of the people who occupy it thanks to their different background experiences, diverse range of abilities, and divergent ways of thinking. The arches offer various ways to experience the space, the art, and one another. Color and texture playfully evoke joy, encourage whimsey, and invigorate the soul.  

This art installation deploys a series of super-sized arches with equally super-sized graphics alongside rich colors and unexpected textures to disrupt traditional associations. By scaling these motifs and embracing vibrancy, what was once coded becomes open-ended and inviting. 

K-Works Studio art and installation work has long centered on using post-consumer goods in novel ways to explore the unexpected opportunities that come from repurposing highly tactile materials. The Artful Arches pivots the conversation from repurpose – upcycling to find a new life of a discarded thing – to reuse. How can we reuse the things around us to extend their life and impact? How do we eschew the culture of disposableness and convenience? From prototype to execution, The Artful Arches aim to leverage reuse as a key strategy for a better impact on our planet. The Arches create a network of reuse. 

We hope you will meet us at the Arches.

About the Artist: Katie Donahue

Katie Donahue is the co-founder of K-Works Studio, a multidisciplinary art, architecture and design practice based in Denver and London. Named AIA Colorado’s Young Architect of the Year, she serves on the Advisory Board for the Community College of Denver and is active with the Urban Land Institute and ACE Mentor Program. Her work spans commercial, residential and cultural projects, all rooted in thoughtful, community-centered design. 

About the Artist: Katharina Hoerath

Katharina Hoerath, based in the UK, is the co-founder of K-Works Studio, an architecture and design practice known for its refined, sensorial approach to space-making. Prior to founding the studio, she was a Studio Director at several high-end design firms in New York City. 

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