The imaginative excursion was created by AmeriCorps members Mary Burke and Ali Sandler with support from other members of the their team and exhibits department staff Robin Meisner and Jessica Neuwirth.
Mary spoke about the concept and process:
“We wanted to do something that would appeal to visitors and be fun for both kids and grown-ups and the idea of Rhode Island emerged.
The hardest part was figuring out what scenes they would be. We generated a list of ideas, then divided them up, drew sketches and gathered materials that would make good miniatures – though we didn’t always know what they were looking for!
Once we began assembling the scenes, it became clear what was needed and how to use materials – the process prompted me to look at materials in new ways and wonder, what could it be?
I’m curious to know which boxes will be visitor favorites. I hope they say, “Remember when we went there?” or “We should go there!” – that the boxes are a real conversation starter.”
Little Rhody will be on view through the fall so make a point to do some sightseeing on your next visit!
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| Mary's favorite scenes include the Rustic Drive-In, Del's Lemonade truck and Point Judith Lighthouse. |
2 comments:
I can't tell you how excited I am to see this exhibit!
Thanks – we're excited too. It was fun to create tiny displays representing our tiny state!
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