Cox Communications Hosts Interactive Event at Peninsula Town Center

Featuring 3-Dimensional Work by World-Renowned Artist, Kurt Wenner

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Apr 26, 2012, 11:00 ET

HAMPTON ROADS, Va., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT:	Two-dimensional 16ft x 16ft original artwork placed on the floor of the mall creates a 3-D illusion that viewers can "stand in" to interact with the artwork for photographs. Visitors on the event day can also enjoy free face-painting, win prizes and learn about Cox Communications products and services.
WHEN:	Saturday, April 28^th from 10 AM to 2 PM
	Artwork will be on display until May 5, 2012
WHERE:	Peninsula Town Center, 4410 East Claiborne Square, Hampton Roads
	Located outside next to the water fountains

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kurt Wenner attended the Rhode Island School of Design and has traveled the globe creating unique and interesting art. Wenner received the Kennedy Center Medallion in recognition for his outstanding contribution to arts education and participated in the Center's first even exhibit of a visual artist. He has lectured at corporate events and conducted seminars and workshops for organizations ranging from the Smithsonian Institution's National Gallery of Art to Disney Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Toyota, and General Motors. His work has been displayed in places from Nagasaki, Japan to Mantua, Italy, where Pope John Paul II commissioned Wenner to create an original composition for a 15 ft x 75 ft street painting based on the Last Judgment.

About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications