Arlene Birt creates participative public artwork focused on helping people experience data related to climate, society, and environmental sustainability.

Solo exhibition at Gustavus Adolphus College (2019)

Final drawing of exponential growth (Covid-19)
Installation of Exponential growth project

Other public art projects

data art installation by Arlene Birt
15 days of exponential growth fill a page: After exposure to the filled-in circle, the circles replicate exponentially throughout the next 14 days (the quarantine period of the Covid-19 virus). This project began on the first day of Coronavirus lockdown in Minneapolis. There are 32,768 circles on the page. 1/2 of them were drawn on the last of the 14 days.
Final drawing of exponential growth (Covid-19)
15 days of exponential growth fill a page: After exposure to the filled-in circle, the circles replicate exponentially throughout the next 14 days (the quarantine period of the Covid-19 virus). This project began on the first day of Coronavirus lockdown in Minneapolis. There are 32,768 circles on the page. 1/2 of them were drawn on the last of the 14 days.
Installation of Exponential growth project
Interactive bike counter
MSP airport interactive installation
MSP airport interactive installation
Story behind the power outlet
MN Arboretum straw bale installation
% of the cost of achoclate bar
  • Final drawing of exponential growth (Covid-19)