It s Big. It's Bright. It s Sticky. It s a Duck Tape® Work of Art
Duct tape has been one of Americas favorite fix-alls since World War II. From lifesaving repairs during NASAs Apollo mission to full-length formal prom dresses, this mainstay of enthusiastic DIYers has earned a reputation as a crafty American icon.
This summer, duct tape is transformed into uber-colorful, larger-than-life works of art at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). DAAPs Fine Arts Annual Outdoor Duck Tape® Exhibition features three-dimensional enlargements created by DAAP students from thousands of rolls of
, in numerous colors, designs and licenses. Professors Joe Girandola and Matt Lynch are overseeing the project, which for three years has been part of a DAAP course supported by
, the manufacturers of Duck Tape® brand duct tape.
Material can be anything, says Joe Girandola, Director of Graduate Studies at DAAPs School of Art. The Duck Tape® Exhibition inspires students to think beyond the typical materials and expectations of size. They learn that when it comes to material, its all about what the artist makes of it.
The theme for this years exhibition is Tropical Vacation, with duct tape interpretations that will include Travis, the Traveling Turtle, a large-scale pink flamingo, a sailboat, tiki bar, and palm trees, among others. These paradise-themed works of art will eventually join ShurTechs permanent collection and be used for the brands trade show displays.
This years Duck Tape® Exhibit runs Friday, June 12 Monday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on UCs Campus Green at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Clifton Avenue, before traveling to the
12th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival
in Avon, Ohio, where 60,000 Duck Tape enthusiasts will take in the work from June 19-21. (For those who missed it, the trek was captured last year by the A&E Networks
.)
Location
University of Cincinnati Campus Green
Southeast Corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Clifton Ave.
University of Cincinnati
- Exhibit runs Friday, June 12 Monday, June 15, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily
- Reception with barbecue, music and games on Saturday, June 13, 1-4 p.m. (Rain date: June 14)
- 12th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival in Avon, Ohio runs June 19-20
About Duck Tape® Brand
An American original, Duck® brand is known for its quality and innovation, which now includes a vibrant assortment of hundreds of colors, designs and licenses. Duck Tape® brand duct tape is available nationally at mass merchandise, craft, hardware, home center, food, drug, office, auto and specialty retailers in colors like aqua, fluorescent green, pink, orange and yellow, and designs such as Gummy Bears, Love Tie Dye and Rubber Duckies.
Duck Tape® , marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, offers a vast array of innovative, forward-thinking solutions that help everyone from DIYers to crafters bring their ideas to life. The brand sets trends, inspires creativity and leads the way in crafting, DIY projects and more, giving you the tools you need to create anything you can dream. Visit duckbrand.com for additional product information. And, keep up-to-date on Duck® brand news by joining more than 5 million fans on Facebook® (facebook.com/ducktape ), following them on Twitter® (@theduckbrand )or on Pinterest® (pinterest.com/theduckbrand ) and YouTube® (youtube.com/theduckbrand ).
About ShurTech Brands, LLC
ShurTech Brands, LLC, markets DIY (Do It Yourself), EIY (Express It Yourself) and Home & Office consumer products under the Duck® , FrogTape® , Painters Mate Green® and Shurtape® brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint, auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape also manufactures and markets the Shurtape® and Kip® brands. Visit shurtech.com for more information.
About University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
The University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is a comprehensive research and design institution offering undergraduate majors in Architecture, Art History, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Communication Design, Horticulture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Urban Planning, and Urban Studies. DAAP also offers the following graduate degrees in Architecture, Art Education, Community Planning, Design, Fine Arts, and Regional Development Planning.
DAAPs primary mission is the creation of a better visual and design environment, which is achieved through excellence in educational programs, research, creative works, and service to the community, the faculty, the students, and administrative officers. DAAPs programs within the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning are, year-after-year, ranked among the very best in both a world and national class.
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