The Tent of Casually Observed Phenologies

August 27, Saturday, 12-5

The Tent of Casually Observed Phenologies is a traveling performance installation by artist James Leonard. Inside the tent, Leonard gives free, private, climate-change divination readings. Each reading begins with a question from the querent and lasts 10-15 minutes.

From the outside, the tent, which took over 500 hours to complete, looks like a cross between a post-apocalyptic wigwam and a children’s blanket fort. The rainbow interior is made out of brightly colored recycled clothing. Detailed tea-colored ink paintings of various plants and animals, each reportedly affected by climate change, are pinned to the outside.

Leonard explains, “A lot of thought has gone into The Tent of Casually Observed Phenologies. I wanted to create a space for contemplation, where participants can slow down, articulate questions, and find clarity. Climate change is a universal concern. Art is the perfect place for expressing and evaluating concern.”

ADMISSION: Free