Symphony Of Repetition

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Activation

Commission by Massivart & JLL
Metrotown - Vancouver CA



To welcome the back-to-school season at Vancouver's Metrotown, Symphony of Repetition was a unique activation where the idea was to transform everyday school materials into extraordinary works of art, providing a communal space for visitors to connect with creativity and share their excitement for the upcoming academic year. 

Photo Credits: © Lucas Inacio

The Problem

How to Highlight the Mall’s Back To School sales in a way that is both cost effective and engaging

Create additional dwell time in the Mall’s indoor courtyard and drive footfall towards it’s local vendors

The Solution

Make creative & tactile art installations directly from Back To School supplies, mostly from stock donated by the mall’s participating shops

Augment the Activations’s impact by including selfie-enticing backdrops and additional seating


   1’500 Rulers

   15’000 Eraser heads 

   200 Pencil Cases

   120 Binders       


3 weeks, 7’500 unique visits
           

        

Art, Creative Direction & Design

Greg Barth      
        

Commission

Massivart & JLL      
        

Production

Massivart      


Graphic Design

Phil Labrie      


Workshop Drawings

Lydia Van Staalduinen      

Fabrication

Charlemain Productions      






   London©    Greg Barth 2025