ARTIST: Lynn Basa (Basa Projects) & Matt McConnell (McConnell Studios)
MATERIAL: Terrazzo, steel, aluminum, LED lighting, polycarbonate
DATE: 2014
LOCATION: The Cary Theater | 122 E. Chatham St. | Downtown Cary
COMMISSIONED: Town of Cary

The Cary Theatre Marquee was designed by the design team lead artist Lynn Basa of Chicago, Matt McConnell of Raleigh, and Leora Mirvish of Quinn Evans Architecture in Washington. The form and presence of the Marquee provides the artwork for the  building and connects the past, present and future of the town with acknowledgment of the history and the growth and changes in the towns’ citizens. The history of the building dates back to a golden era in Hollywood film, and there are streamlined aspects of the design meant to recognize that time in film and theater. Present and future elements included in the design are related to technology and lighting. The culture in Cary has transformed in recent years to a higher tech and more educated population, many feeding research triangle park. The LED lighting systems used in all elements of the marquee serve to add longevity to the piece, reflect a conscious conservation effort, and acknowledge forward thinking on the part of the town.