Press Release Auburn: Art on Main Gallery Elena Thomas Contact: Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant 253-931-3051 arts@auburnwa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2022 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present an art installation by Elena Thomas at Auburn's Art on Main window-front gallery, on view January 14 - April 9, 2022. Where the Squares Aren't is a sculptural installation created to be site-specific to the Art on Main window-front gallery on Main Street in downtown Auburn. It is made up of interlocking wood squares combined with black reflective acrylic and two-way mirrored acrylic. The artist made specific lighting choices to create shadows and reflections. As the piece goes from day to night the shadows and reflections change, offering a changing visual experience. By using reflective material, repetitive shape, and lighting, the work is meant to draw people in and challenge their visual perception. The acrylic sheets also show the reflections of people walking by, adding another layer of public engagement into the work. Art on Main Gallery One Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 The window-front gallery is viewable from the street 24 hours a day 7 days a week This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant or arts@auburnwa.gov. Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043. Mary Ellen Bowers Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Arts and Special Events Assistant Desk: 253-931-3051 The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.