Slow Food Nation, Spirits Pavilion

This boldly graphic architecture is part landscape and part atmospheric bar. Recalling agricultural landscapes, each strip represents one of the base spirits: whiskey, brandy, rum, vodka, gin and tequila, with the vertical portion presenting an image of the botanical source. Paper parasols, reminiscent of cocktail umbrellas and clouds, infuse the space with a soft-light effect that merges day with night. Boxes from recycled lumber display historical artifacts of cocktail culture and the contemporary creations of small producers. Installed as part of Slow Food Nation, San Francisco – the first Slow Food movement event in the U.S., the Spirits Pavilion celebrates the agricultural basis of this highly refined cultural production.

All components of this installation were repurposed for other uses after the 3-day event.