The Bethel Woods Art and Architecture 2024, outdoor art installation at the Woodstock historic Site.

The Bethel Woods Art and Architecture 2024, outdoor art installation at the Woodstock historic Site.

The Pen is a 36-sided tridecahexagonal cylinder constructed from recycled materials. Rising from the ground as a striking, multifaceted sculptural form, it doubles as a sunken seating area that encourages interaction and contemplation. Visually and spatially, it aligns with a second 36-sided platform across the field, which functions as a stage. This thoughtful pairing creates a dynamic dialogue between form and function—inviting gathering, performance, and reflection.

Authors: RIT faculty Kate Johnson, Isabella Trindade, and Kelly Wilton; RIT staff Fabiano Sarra; Students Parker Dubiel, Bennett Sarowitz, Kimberly Tana, Aiden Spicer, Courtney Lougheed, Janelle Teesedale, Luke Genter, Jaydon Thompson, Noah Gill, Julia Kress, Rachel How, Cynthia Wang, Leah Rosen.

Press:

• Dezeen - Architecture and Design Magazine. https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/26/woodstock-pavilions-digital-analog-construction/amp/
• Archpaper - The Architect’s Newspaper https://www.archpaper.com/2024/09/2024-bethel-woods-art-architecture-festival/