no vacancy (miami beach temporary public art projects)
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The City of Miami Beach, in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is pleased to announce the second edition of No Vacancy. No Vacancy is a juried art competition that celebrates artists, provokes critical discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as destination art spaces. This year, No Vacancy will present ten temporary public art projects from November 18, 2021 through December 9, 2021.
slice of life, 2021
Exhibited at the Avalon Hotel - 700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Why do we seem to only celebrate big milestones and huge accomplishments? If the pandemic showed me anything, it’s to appreciate the privilege of experiencing the everyday. Don’t wait for the major milestones to celebrate. We are not guaranteed our next moment of breath, so take advantage of the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate what’s right in front of us. Sometimes, you gotta stop and eat the pie.
The sculpture is shaped like a slice of Key lime pie -- not only a Florida quintessential but also homage to the sculpture’s location: A Fish Called Avalon. Chef Kal Abdalla, Executive chef of A Fish Called Avalon, was awarded “Best Key Lime Pie” by The American Pie Counsel. The sculpture is meticulously covered in thousands of shiny sequins. While boldly and playfully reflecting light, they also serve as a symbol of the ephemerality and delicacy of life.
The sculpture is shaped like a slice of Key lime pie -- not only a Florida quintessential but also homage to the sculpture’s location: A Fish Called Avalon. Chef Kal Abdalla, Executive chef of A Fish Called Avalon, was awarded “Best Key Lime Pie” by The American Pie Counsel. The sculpture is meticulously covered in thousands of shiny sequins. While boldly and playfully reflecting light, they also serve as a symbol of the ephemerality and delicacy of life.
