Gus Harper’s ‘Gemscape’ spreads light, luck, and levity across Los Angeles
Mar. 04, 2021 at 6:00 am
While art galleries are shut down, residents don’t need a ticket to see local artist Gus Harper’s latest installation merely playful curiosity, a keen eye, and a little bit of luck.
Across Los Angeles, Harper and his friends have scattered over 70 painted wood cutout ‘gems’, each containing an envelope with money and instructions.
The lucky finders acquire a one-of-a-kind iridescent art piece and are told to either keep the cash or pay it forward to someone who needs it more. They are also encouraged to make a donation to the Pilot Light Foundation, which builds economic opportunities for people living in extreme poverty in Africa.