sun catchers
1997 A series of 5 outdoor sculptures at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix designed to reflect sunlight and create harmonic musical sounds as they spin in the wind. As the wind blows, the rotation of each propeller activates a mallet which strikes a tone bar causing it to play a note. At the same time, the triangular glass prism vanes shift in the breeze, changing colors. Each SunCatchers station is tuned to a different note of a pentatonic scale. Together, they create harmonic overtones in all directions while reflecting brilliant colors. Fabricated of stainless steel, glass, Lexan, and aluminum. Dimensions: 20’ X 6’ X 6’. Commissioned by the Phoenix Art Commission.
wind wheel
prairie bells
seal point park Wind wheel casts prismatic rainbows as it creates a circular gateway for vehicular traffic entering the park. 27’ diameter X 17’ tall .stainless steel, Aluminum prisms.15’ x 27’ x 27’ 2008. Commissioned by the City of San Mateo
celebrates the rolling tallgrass blackland prairie that the City of Frisco sprang from and commemorates each year since its founding in 1902.Rising from a native prairie landscape, the conical tower shimmers with dancing wind bells: each marking one year of Frisco’s history. Stainless steel, bronze, dichroic polycarbonate, plants Commissioned by the Frisco Arts Program Dimensions: 40′ H X 19′ W X 19’D
wind torchere
creates a swirling candelabra of light in downtown St. Louis. A series ofspiral vanes resonate and flow within the infrastructure. At night, programmable LEDs within the column illuminate and transform the sculpture. Structural engineer: Paul Endres, EndresWare, Fabrication: Eastern Sheet Metal Dimensions: 40’X 3’
(m) body
A series of 8 cast concrete benches designed for the Recreation and Fitness Facility at Ohio State University in Columbus. OSU students were used as models for casting the stretching poses as concave impressions on the bench surfaces. (M)BODY expresses the delicate balancing act of mass in equilibrium; grounded to the earth while encompassing the dynamics of the human form. The work draws upon symbiotic archetypes and ancient physical traditions of sports, movement and meditation. Commissioned by the Ohio Percent for Art Program Fabrication: Baxter Precast Body Casts: Sean Derry
spherical trajectory
A series of 5 aerodynamic arcs and prismatic discs perform an aerial ballet as they rotate, shift and tilt in the wind. Prismatic discs change color as they catch the light. Sited adjacent to the sports fields of the Recreation and Fitness Facility at Ohio State University in Columbus.Commissioned by the Ohio Percent for Art Program Fabrication: Eastern Sheet Metal Dimensions: 170′ X 25’ X 25’
wind reeds
2003 aerodynamic sound installation consisting of five elements, each 25 feet tall, composed of stainless steel and aluminum poles and topped with brass bells and steel forms that reference elements of flight and the abstracted parts of an airplane. The works turn, pivot and spin, making music as the bells on each reed are activated by the wind. Commissioned by the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC
saturn seat
Liberty Science center 2000 Jersey City, NJAlong the walkway to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ, a sundial gnomen rises from a stainless steel globe encircled by a seating ring. The globe is perforated with a star map of the Jersey City night sky at the solstice in the year 2000. At night the illuminated globe, seating ring and star map appear to be floating above grade.
parabolic bench
Liberty Science Center 2000 Jersey City, NJRamped walkway between two 8′ diameter vertical stainless steel dishes creates an acoustic space for reflecting and focusing sound. Participants can generate sound waves by clapping and stop them with a wave of the hand. The red walkway terminates at Saturn seat shown above.
lunar landing module
Westside Station 2000 Jersey City, NJ A climbing and listening structure inspired by lunar landing modules for New Jersey Light Rail. A star map is integrated into the parabolic roof.
the big wave
1997 New York CityA 270 foot fence surrounding the 6th Street & Ave B Garden on the Lower East Side in Manhattan. Laser cutouts of the gardeners’ hands are incorporated into the design as a gesture of protection and a ‘big wave’ to the neighborhood. Designed in collaboration with artist/designer Kim DePole. Commissioned by The Trust for Public Land in partnership with the City of New York and underwritten by a lead grant from Metropolitan Life Foundation.
aquaphones
1991 Otego, NYA listening device for water sounds installed in Otego, NY. Stereo pipes direct sounds from the water’s surface to the listeners’ ears. Each pipe is approximately 18′ long.
antennas
Akron University 1990 Akron, Ohio Sixteen different antenna-like structures mounted on light poles along the Commons of the University of Akron campus in Ohio. The sculptures rotate in response to wind direction and incorporate bells as sound elements. Each antenna is approximately 5′ X 4′ X 1′ and fabricated of aluminum tubing and mylar.