In spring 2010, Emerging Terrain solicited submissions for 20’x80’ images to hang on the exterior of 13 silos that comprise a highly visible vacant grain elevator near downtown Omaha. Selected banners were chosen for their interpretation and representation of the interrelatedness between land use, food, and agriculture. The banners were to reside on the Omaha elevator for 3-4 months, and then travel to other prominent vacant elevators throughout the state. Due to positive public response, the banners will remain in Omaha for the life of the material.
In the fall, a dinner table was constructed at the base of the elevator, for the entirety of the structure’s length, to host an epic dinner in celebration of the banner installation and lighting. The event was orchestrated in collaboration with the KROC Center, 10 local chefs, dozens of culinary students from Metropolitan Community College Institute for Culinary Arts, and over 40 local farmers. Thanks to our friends at the neighboring Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association, the owners of the elevator, Silo Extreme Outdoor Adventures, and the City of Omaha, the derelict railroad was properly prepared for over 500 guests.
See more photos from the project at Zenfolio
All photos by Bryce Bridges Photography
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