Interactive Art Installation - "Pollination"
A digital concept photo of “Pollination” in front of the Lone Tree Arts Center
Pollination by Alex Bond
Unveiling: Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30PM – Lone Tree Arts Center Outdoor Plaza
Join us at the Lone Tree Arts Center for the unveiling of “Pollination” an immersive, multi-sensory temporary public art installation by Colorado artist, Alex Bond. Hear from Alex about the inspiration behind Pollination and get the opportunity to actively engage with the three pods and snack on a freshly made s’more while you’re at it!
Pollination is an immersive, multi-sensory temporary public art installation designed to engage the community, captivate families, and foster an appreciation for natural lifecycles. Drawing inspiration from botanical behaviors, the installation acts as a kinetic, eye-catching focal point within the community. The artwork combines vibrant visual design with interactive components, creating an accessible space where visitors—especially children—can actively engage with the piece.
The project aims to create a deeply engaging environment that stimulates multiple senses simultaneously.
- Visual: High-impact, vibrant colors and forms that mirror the kinetic relationship between flora and pollinators, ensuring the installation stands out in an open public setting.
- Kinetic & Spatial: The installation features dynamic elements that mimic the opening at dawn and closing at dusk observed in specific floral species, providing a shifting temporal experience for repeat visitors.
- Engagement: Designed explicitly for rough, tactile interaction, the piece invites children and community members to touch, move, and explore its mechanisms safely.
About the Artist: Alex Bond
Alex Bond was born in Manitou Springs, CO and is proud to have called Colorado home for most of his 35 years. Bond is a highly accomplished, award-winning, multi-disciplinary fine artist working in stone, wood, and metal. His distinct style is sporadic and raw, heavily focusing on locally harvested Colorado trees with knots, fissures, and burls—which he interprets as a tree’s natural illustration of resilience. Alongside maintaining an active collection with private galleries and collectors, Bond has completed over 15 large-scale public art pieces for municipal collections nationwide, including pieces like Atomical and Industrosphere. He specializes in telling site-specific stories through extraordinary public art installations. He also operates Turning Wild , a non-profit art school providing local youth with hands-on creative education.