Eventique, Tracy Strann, and Stacey Soloviev have been engaged to lead the installation and ongoing programming of Field of Light, an immersive public art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. Made possible by the Soloviev Foundation, Field of Light will encompass more than six-acres from 38th to 41st Street on First Avenue.
“I am deeply honored to be part of the excellent team bringing this celebratory work to New York. My experience serving as Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To now participate in sharing Bruce Munro’s phenomenal work here in the creative epicenter of New York City is a dream come true,” said Tracy Strann, project manager, Field of Light at Freedom Plaza.
Scheduled to open in Fall 2023 and remain in place for 12 months, Field of Light at Freedom Plaza will feature 17,000 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres, which will illuminate with a slow and subtle change of hue. The installation will meld art, technology, and nature to create an ethereal muted landscape in the open waterfront area set against the backdrop of Manhattan. Field of Light at Freedom Plaza will welcome guests free of charge and present meaningful opportunities for community engagement and educational programming. Additional details about access and site logistics will be made public in the coming months.
“Field of Light is a celebration of the creative life of New York City, the democratic freedom of expression we enjoy in our diverse communities, our city and nation – and the promise of a bright future as New York continues its dynamic recovery,” said Stacey Soloviev on behalf of the Soloviev Foundation.
“For years we dreamed of what could be possible with the Freedom Plaza property from an artistic perspective,” said Eric Wielander, Vice President and Field of Light Executive Producer, Eventique. “It is truly beyond gratifying to play a role with Bruce, the Soloviev Foundation, and the entire team in bringing an extraordinary experience to our fellow New Yorkers.”
Headquartered in New York, Eventique is an award-winning creative and production agency responsible for an array of public experiences and festivals, high-profile events, fundraising galas, brand activations, conferences and summits, and award ceremonies. Working on behalf of non-profits, NGOs, leading consumer brands and tech firms, Eventique produces events throughout the United States.
From 2018-2021, Tracy Strann served as Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio, a 15-acre public installation in the City of Paso Robles, California. Serving as the New York City project manager, she brings more than 25 years of results-driven experience in event production, development, marketing, advertising, and promotion working on behalf of clients like New York City Ballet, The GRAMMY Museum, and Condé Nast Publications, among others.
Philanthropist, advocate, and entrepreneur Stacey Soloviev is an integral member of the Soloviev Group, who oversaw the conglomerate’s North Fork businesses and properties, including approximately 2,000 acres of farmland. Among them is Peconic Bay Vineyards, the 28-acre Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm that Stacey leads with thoughtful care to honor and elevate more than three decades of tradition, and the restoration of the 151-year-old Chequit Hotel on Shelter Island. Stacey was named Northforker’s 2021 Person of the Year, in recognition of her dedication to the North Fork community as a business owner and actively engaged neighbor.
