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This Seattle-based art project is hidden, until it rains
- Rainworks’ rain-activated art appeared at Seattle's Beacon Hill hub after the rain began, then faded as the day dried.
- Rainworks founder Peregrine Church says the project aims to brighten rainy days with playful street art.
- The Rainworks team uses weather-activated coatings that are invisible when dry and activated by water.
- Rainworks began with late-night installations and expanded into a global business with public and city partnerships.
- The Beacom Hill hub showcases sea creatures, a maze, and other features installed with Seattle SDOT, planned to ease transit navigation.
- Rainworks maps show global reach, including installations in China, Nigeria, and Scotland.
- Kamil Caputis, Rainworks’ creative lead, helps moderate submissions to keep content appropriate.
- Seattle SDOT and Rainworks collaborated to bring rain-activated art to transit hubs as a pilot project.
- Rainworks’ artworks last about two to four months and leave no residue after fading.
- The Rainworks concept blends art, environment, and community feedback, with students contributing ideas for hub projects.
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