ArtCube Debuts RECONSTRUCTION + 2nd U-Haul Pop-up at Third Thursday Orlando

ArtCube debuts RECONSTRUCTION by Njeri Kinuthia as Parramore Arts alumni transform U-Haul trucks into pop-up galleries for Third Thursday Orlando on the West Church Corridor.

RECONSTRUCTION by Njeri Kinuthia

On view in ArtCube through March 2026

Debuting in ArtCube, RECONSTRUCTION is a multimedia installation that examines identity, process, and self-definition. The work centers on a self-portrait that evolves through deliberate acts of fragmentation and rebuilding.

Kinuthia begins by painting her portrait in acrylic on fabric. She then cuts the image into shards resembling broken glass before reconstructing it through textiles. The process—deconstruction followed by repair—is documented through sequential imagery and presented as a looping stop-motion video, emphasizing that the act of making is as significant as the finished work.

Kinuthia is an assistant professor in the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. RECONSTRUCTION will remain on view in ArtCube through March as part of Parramore Arts’ 24/7 public art experience.

HOMECOMING: Parramore Arts Alumni Return

Five U-Hauls transformed into pop-up galleries for one night

Running concurrently, HOMECOMING brings five Parramore Arts alumni back to the West Church Corridor—this time transforming five U-Haul trucks into temporary gallery spaces for a single evening.

Participating artists include:

Dawrby — Think Inside the Box (May 26, 2023)
A.J. Barbell — Dreams in Dimensions (December 21, 2023)
Alexis Kayla Collum — NOTICE (October 17, 2024)
Peterson Guerrier — Seats of Solitude (January 16, 2025)
Tony “Ramzy” Hicks — visual storyteller for Interstruct’s placemaking initiatives

HOMECOMING reflects the collaborative spirit that defines Parramore Arts and honors the artists who have helped build its presence along the corridor.

Artist Talk + Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Artists’ Talk: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Interstruct Design + Build, 814 W. Church Street, Orlando
Parking: Free onsite parking available
Shuttle: Complimentary shuttle from CityArts (Pine & Magnolia), Downtown Orlando

The event is free and open to the public.

New Billboard Art Joins the Collection

Also debuting at Third Thursday is new billboard artwork commissioned from Carissa Bloemeke. The piece joins Parramore Arts’ growing collection of permanent and temporary public art, alongside the AR-enabled All Love Seeks Unity mural and ArtCube installations.

About Parramore Arts

Parramore Arts is a gallery-without-walls sponsored by Interstruct Design + Build, bringing free public art to the West Church Corridor at 814 W. Church Street in Orlando. Its centerpiece, ArtCube, is a glass-fronted shipping container micro-gallery offering a 24/7 public art experience. Parramore Arts is curated by Pat Greene, director of The Corridor Project, in collaboration with Ryan Young, AIA, of Interstruct.