Seesaw

Artwork by Stephanie Brown

Exhibition Presented by Flutter & Wow

SEESAW, is a 900 sq ft participatory artwork where the
concept of justice is embodied through an interactive
installation of a playground environment featuring see-saws and faux gold bullion bars. Participants are invited to play in this sensory learning experience that emphasizes various aspects of our identity that influence our perception of justice such as race, immigration status, education level, and more. When placed on the seesaw, the faux gold bullion bars are used to compare and contrast identity markers that echo the reality that Lady Justice is not blind, but watching and taking notes.

SEESAW was originally commissioned by Science Gallery Atlanta for the "Justice" Exhibit curated by Floyd Hall in 2023.

About the Artist

Stephanie Brown is a Metro Atlanta based photographer, interactive installation artist, creative placemaking specialist, and producer. Her conceptual artwork explores how people of color construct their identities through social, cultural, and systematic confines. Stephanie combines her artistic vision with organizational expertise to drive impactful projects that align with her core values.

Stephanie’s interactive art installations are popular due to her ability to leave opportunities for participants to insert themselves and become co-creators of the built environment. This makes for a memorable activation and fosters a sense of belonging for all.

Seesaw Components

Starts at $30K

Exhibit

  • 2 Seesaws

  • 2 Monitors

  • 2 Exploratory Tables

  • 36 3D Printed Gold Bars

  • Bar Storage

  • Artificial Turf

Curriculum

  • Take-Home Activities

  • K-12 Supporting Curriculum*

  • Artist Talks

  • Community Workshops*

Support

  • Technical Support

  • Install + Deinstall Support

  • Staff Training Materials

  • Marketing Support

  • Promotional Assets

  • Sales Strategy*

Custom

  • Custom layout + design

    of SEESAW in your space

  • Community specific 3D printed

    gold bars*

* Add-Ons

  • 3D Printed Elements

  • RFID Technology

  • Raspberry Pi Computers

  • Simple Machines

  • Data Driven Weight Rubrics

  • Creative/Reflective Writing

  • 3D Paper Folding Craft

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  • “It encompasses everything you would ever want in an academic setting. It is all the science. It is all the math. It is all the social, emotional construction of your identity in the space. It is the language. It is history, English, all of it. And then I just kind of was floored at something that simple, but that complex, worked in tandem to get a lot of stuff out. My 9-year-old came out and got every part of it.”

    — Oman frame

    Director of DEIB, Paidea School

  • ““SEESAW” is one of the most unique installations in the exhibition, inviting visitors to take off their shoes, step on a fake, grassy playground and get on a seesaw. However, on Brown’s “SEESAW,” visitors must grab weighted, gold bricks based on their own identities.”

    — Kelundra Smith

    Emory University News Reporter

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