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SugarHouse Casino lights up the night with urban light mural from local artist1 February 2016(PRESS RELEASE) -- SugarHouse Casino has begun installation on a large-scale light sculpture that will illuminate the entire Delaware Avenue façade of its new seven-story parking garage. The brilliant blue, orange and red light display was designed by East Falls, Pennsylvania-based artist Lyn Godley. The highly engaging lighting display represents the intersection of urban design, art and technology. The artwork is comprised of a series of light boxes and façade lighting that will change colors during the day and throughout the night to reflect similar patterns in the flow of the Delaware River. SugarHouse commissioned artist Lyn Godley to develop an original, site-specific composition for SugarHouse. "It's been a pleasure working with the City's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Public Art Consultant Susan Davis and local artist Lyn Godley on this exciting project," said Wendy Hamilton, general manager of SugarHouse Casino. "We are thrilled with the result, which further beautifies the neighborhood and becomes a signature architectural element of the expanded SugarHouse." "Lyn Godley has conceived a beautiful and engaging contribution to the visual landscape," said Margot Berg, Public Art Director, Philadelphia's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. "We welcome SugarHouse Casino's unique contribution of color, light and technology to our city's renowned public art collection." This installation is just one of the highlights of the casino's expansion. In addition to the new seven-story garage, where parking is always free, the casino opened a larger gaming floor in December and will soon unveil the SugarHouse Casino Event Center with riverfront views; several new restaurants; a new poker room and other amenities. |