February 2022
Community Art - Electrical Box Project
Fresh Vibes participated in the design of two electrical boxes in their neighborhood. The funding was provided by the Saint Paul Watersed District and was hosted by Rice and Larpenteur Alliance. The Fresh Vibes Commuity Organizers team did a site analysis of the North End area, it’s connection to Lake McCarrons, and the diverse community that lives within it to create an art peice that is meaningfully contributes back to their neighborhood. These art peices will installed in front of Washington Technology Magnet Highschool and on a major intersection a block down from the school.
Electrical Box at the Intersection of Arlington Ave and Rice Street Ave - Discovery of the cultural richness in the neighborhood.
Electrical Box on Nebraska Ave and Rice Street Ave in Front of Washington Tech Magnet - Showcasing of the culture that exists in the neighborhood.
Featured Artist
Artist, Oo Meh identifies as Karenni, the Kayah. She is inspired to explore new media to create artwork that speaks to her story and with community as her emphasis.
Fresh Vibes Design Team
Oo Meh - Featured Artist
(North End Resident)
Mary Yang - Assistant Creative Director, 11th Grade
(Washington Tech Magnet High School Student)
June Lee - Assistant Creative Director, 10th Grade
(Washington Tech Magnet High School Student)
Kongpeng Thao - Artist 11th Grade
(Highland High School Student)
Passion Xiong - Artist 11th Grade
(Highland School Student)
Pah Reh - Artist 12th Grade
(Como Park High School Student)
Malia Lee -Artistic Director
(North End Community Organizer)
Mary Yang recording information about the electrical box.
This project was funded by the watershed distict in an effort to get communities to be more concious of the water systems which serve our communities. Play this video to expereince the sounds of Lake McCarrons and consider our connection to water.