Summary
Kyle Kellams interviews artist Linda Nguyen Lopez and curator Chad Alligood discuss Infinite Slow Skies, a new bronze sculpture in Bentonville’s Quilt of Parks, celebrating public art’s power to surprise, connect, and inspire reflection within the city’s evolving downtown landscape.
Public art in downtown Bentonville is transforming how people experience the city—turning familiar pathways into spaces of discovery. The newest addition, Infinite Slow Skies by University of Arkansas artist Linda Nguyen Lopez, welcomes locals and visitors alike at the entrance of the 21c Museum Hotel.
In this recent Ozarks at Large interview with Kyle Kellams, Lopez joins curator Chad Alligood to discuss the piece’s playful spirit, the collaboration behind Bentonville’s Quilt of Parks, and the joy of seeing art meet community. Crafted from bronze and Arkansas stone, Lopez’s vibrant forms celebrate texture, color, and curiosity—reminding us that beauty often reveals itself when we slow down long enough to see it.
