The special event that took place at the abandoned Pillsbury Mill factory on November 9th is being “rebooted” for Saturday, November 18th.
Residents are invited to again explore the space, illuminated by improvised lighting, between 5:30 and 8:00 PM.
Graffiti artists have been transforming an entire floor of the emptied “C-Mill” building into a 15,000-square-foot art installation and exhibit titled “Visitors”.
The result is a massive site-specific work, expressed in spray paint and found objects and exploring themes pertinent to the rise and fall of the Pillsbury factory and surrounding community during the 20th century. The installation also includes the work of other graffiti artists and local sculptors.
The project is not only a first for Springfield, but a unique one in the Midwest, representing rare cooperation between land owners, brownfield clean-up objectives, and “street artists”.
Access to the installation is very limited, and this will be the last public showing of the installation this year.
The building has no heat, and due to the conditions of the site, heavy-duty footwear and other appropriate clothing are recommended. Admission is free.
“Visitors” provides yet another unique opportunity to explore and reconsider the remains of an important piece of Springfield history, and this time, to get a close-up view of an art form that is often fleeting and inaccessible to most residents of the community.