Peace Illumination Project
Peace Illumination Installation Graces West Hollywood
World-renowned lighting artist
Bart Kresa, in conjunction
with Congregation Kol Ami and the
Voice of My People Foundation,
launched a spectacular art instillation
display which ran from November
30th through December 11th. Three
distinct lighting installation designs
were projected onto the exterior front
façade of Congregation Kol Ami. The
concept was a unique project
developed to stimulate conversation
and communal dialogue on the
subject of Peace within our great city.
At the Holiday Season this is especially
important. The project’s intent was to
cause a shift in consciousness and
awareness on the subject of Peace
through light and art. It is estimated
that more than 10,000 people passed
by this impressive spectacle each
evening, and more than 100,000 over
the course of the installation.
About the Artist
The artist, Bart Kresa (www.bartkresa.com) is an international leader in exterior light installations projecting light for commercial and artistic/non-commercial applications. He is currently commissioned to produce a piece for the Beijing Olympics 2008 and by the Polish Government to produce a light installation in Jerusalem as a gift to Israel from Poland on the 60th anniversary of Israel as an independent country. Locally, Kresa has lit buildings in downtown Los Angeles reflecting similar themes.
The project was endorsed and co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, Voice of My People Foundation, Bart Kresa Design, West Hollywood Gateway, Target West Hollywood Store, Images by Lighting, Pani, Combined Properties, Inc., Growing Generations, Barong Furniture and Accessories, Christopher StreetWest and our individual sponsors; Leslie Belzberg, Stan Berkman, Todd Bloom and Robert Nieto, Sheryl Gold and Marla Sandow and the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.
For information , Contact :
Congregation Kol Ami Communications
Jimmy Blackley Todd Bloom
323-606-0996 562-607-7751
