O U T D O O R I N S T A L L A T I O N S Save your next stroll through the Cleveland Museum of Art for a rainy day. Now that Mother Nature has shown her more compassionate side, consider rerouting your daily constitutional to view Shaker’s collection – yes, collection – of public art. Since 2005, the City’s outdoor gallery has grown to include more than a dozen works. They range from the conspicuous and whimsical (think Larchmere’s vibrant chair-back bicycle racks) to the discreetly ornamental (ever notice Winslow Road’s script-lettered hanging flower basket brackets?). The plusses of public art transcend its ability to transform a utilitarian object or an empty space into something beautiful and inspiring. “Public art really has become a tool for revitalization and stabilization of neighborhoods,” says Vince Reddy, project manager at LAND Studio, the Cleveland-based nonprofit focused on enhancing public spaces. Today, LAND Studio is best known for its role as a partner in the Public Square renovations downtown, but the group’s work is spread throughout Northeast Ohio, including the Larchmere bicycle racks and Ludlow’s Colorfield. SHAKER LIFE | SUMMER 2016 31 Public art in Shaker is inspired and collaborative – and it’s just around the corner. By Jennifer Kuhel Photography by Kevin G. Reeves Art in Shaker:
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