Flowers power the night this summer as the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park becomes the canvas for a spectacular light art installation to honor San Francisco’s city-wide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love.

Developed in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks by Illuminate the Arts, the nonprofit arts group behind the famed Bay Lights, and Obscura Digital, a world-renowned creative studio specializing in large scale light-based art, the installation uses gobo projectors to transform the all-white landmark with a series of exquisitely illuminated scenes inspired by the rare tropical flowers within and the legacy of San Francisco’s flower children.

The Surrealistic Summer Solstice is produced by Dawn Holliday with the musical direction of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz.

The Conservatory of Flowers and Recreation and Park Department is grateful to event sponsor Meyer Sound, whose founders John and Helen Meyer are also celebrating a 50th anniversary this year, for generously providing the sound system for the event. They are also grateful to the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the California Historical Society, media sponsors Alice Radio and San Francisco Magazine, and numerous civic leaders and organizations for supporting the event.

You can help the Conservatory by donating directly towards funding this exhibit.
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