KARA SALINAS, TENTSALLATION

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Celebrate Art In the Open at Confluence Park! Kara Salinas’ art installation is a sequence of tent-like sails playfully interacting with the natural ecology and built structure of the BHP Pavilion. Join us for a Meet and Greet with the artist 7:00-8:00pm on Thursday, June 27. The installation will be on view at Confluence Park June 27-July 26, 2024.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><em><strong>Tentsallation</strong></em> is a sculpture designed to resemble sails that can be linked across any site. Each piece is a colorful triangular prism constructed to connect in various formations, integrating seamlessly with its surroundings. This work celebrates place by playfully interacting with the natural ecology and built structures. This summer, <em>Tentsallation</em> will be installed at Confluence Park, sailing beneath the petals of the BHP Pavilion. </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Artist Bio: </strong>As a San Antonio native, artist, and educator with a rich background in digital art, design, and architectural construction, my work is deeply rooted in the exploration of materials as a means for storytelling and expressing the human experience. My installation pieces are intricately connected to place-making, transforming spaces into narratives that invite public interaction. Through my art, I aim to create playful expressions that engage people of all ages, using materiality to weave stories that resonate with and enrich the community. </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>