Blink drew thousands of people to downtown Cincinnati and Covington to celebrate arts, music and culture. Blink is the largest outdoor light festival in the country, with 101 displays spanning across 30 city blocks. “It’s been a whirlwind of a weekend, just overwhelmingly positive response. We’ve had great crowds, great attendance, great response to the art. The artists are excited to engage that so many people are coming out and supporting their work, ” said Justin Brookhart, executive director. Artist Javarri Lewis collaborated and hand-painted euthanasia off of Race and Liberty streets, depicting the ancient greek spirit of prosperity. “I just want to create like positive art, like positive things people can see on a daily basis, vibrant colors or stuff that tells a story. And I feel like doing large murals as far as painting, projecting, you know, whatever it is, I feel like I can help add to that story,” Lewis said. He has also had a hand in creating the mural titled Justine near Findlay Market. Lewis says it pays “homage to Black women. I’m a Black artist, so a lot of my art is centered around like Black art or just the Black family and things of that nature. So this piece represents that, right? And we’re in a like a very populist corner, obviously, with several other murals. it fits this perfectly within.” It’s an experience like no other. Blink Cincinnati is a beautiful representation of local neighborhoods and artist. “Cincinnati is absolutely becoming known on a national, international level for just a world class, you know, Arts City we have gigantic public art installations that are permanent features of the city landscape,” Brookhart said. Brookhart hopes to make a lasting impact, uniting communities through street art, music, light-based installations and more. “It’s that four-day experience that only happens every couple of years. But we also leave a lasting legacy behind that we’re very proud of,” Brookhart said. The sense of community just is a community. And this is a collaboration all-time high during this weekend. So, yeah, it’s been fun for me,” Lewis said. Blink and organizers believe they have seen record-breaking crowds this weekend. For those who may have missed this weekend’s festival, many of murals are now permanent installations.
Blink drew thousands of people to downtown Cincinnati and Covington to celebrate arts, music and culture. Blink is the largest outdoor light festival in the country, with 101 displays spanning across 30 city blocks.
“It’s been a whirlwind of a weekend, just overwhelmingly positive response. We’ve had great crowds, great attendance, great response to the art. The artists are excited to engage that so many people are coming out and supporting their work, ” said Justin Brookhart, executive director.
Artist Javarri Lewis collaborated and hand-painted euthanasia off of Race and Liberty streets, depicting the ancient greek spirit of prosperity.
“I just want to create like positive art, like positive things people can see on a daily basis, vibrant colors or stuff that tells a story. And I feel like doing large murals as far as painting, projecting, you know, whatever it is, I feel like I can help add to that story,” Lewis said.
He has also had a hand in creating the mural titled Justine near Findlay Market.
Lewis says it pays “homage to Black women. I’m a Black artist, so a lot of my art is centered around like Black art or just the Black family and things of that nature. So this piece represents that, right? And we’re in a like a very populist corner, obviously, with several other murals. it fits this perfectly within.”
It’s an experience like no other. Blink Cincinnati is a beautiful representation of local neighborhoods and artist.
“Cincinnati is absolutely becoming known on a national, international level for just a world class, you know, Arts City we have gigantic public art installations that are permanent features of the city landscape,” Brookhart said.
Brookhart hopes to make a lasting impact, uniting communities through street art, music, light-based installations and more.
“It’s that four-day experience that only happens every couple of years. But we also leave a lasting legacy behind that we’re very proud of,” Brookhart said.
The sense of community just is a community. And this is a collaboration all-time high during this weekend. So, yeah, it’s been fun for me,” Lewis said.
Blink and organizers believe they have seen record-breaking crowds this weekend. For those who may have missed this weekend’s festival, many of murals are now permanent installations.
