Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0
About
Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 was a temporary, interactive public art installation on Seaport Common made up of 16 red three-dimensional frames, each shaped like a small house. Created by the artists Esrawe + Cadena, it drew on the mercados of Latin America, the lively street markets where people connect every day, and invited visitors to reflect on the meaning of home. Each little house held a swing, so the piece doubled as a place to play.
The frames were open, letting visitors look through the walls of neighboring houses at the people inside. Lighting signaled occupancy: an empty casa glowed a soft white to invite people in, and the light grew brighter once someone was home. The lighting and interactive elements were conceived by Creos with Serge Maheu, and Creos also produced the tour. The installation ran on Seaport Common from January 15 to March 14, 2021.
What to Know
- The Seaport donated one dollar to Habitat for Humanity for each tagged Instagram photo of the work.
- Donations went toward helping local families build or improve their homes.
- The piece appeared in the Boston Seaport directory maintained by WS Development.
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