I explore metaphors and ideas that mark, animate and transform the communities' experiences into art that speaks to memory, mystery and natural influences.
FT Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Broward County Cultural Division, Public Art Program
”Lay of the Land” is a series of terrazzo & tile welcome mats illustrating South Florida’s expansive and distinctive ecosystem from a bird’s eye point of view. Each motif is inspired by the constantly changing pattern and structure of the sawgrass prairies, braided wetlands, and coastal estuaries.
"Anemone" - Dwelling on the ocean floor in colorful disguise, they await their prey.
“Silver Coral” - Patterns of reef-building coral generate biological complexity.
“Red Coral” - Coral reefs anchor Florida’s fragile marine ecosystem.
YV Tech, Yakima, WA Washington State Arts Commission
The artwork takes the form of a spine, pendulum and ground plane on the exterior entry plaza. The stainless steel spine relates to the core curriculum that supports personal development, change and transition. The bronze pendulum, suspended from the spine, represents a measuring device. The bronze ground plane records the action of the pendulum.
Public Safety Training Academy
Salem Oregon Arts Commission
The key is a symbol of knowledge and guardianship in the realm of public safety. The stone sculptures, cut from one piece of columnar basalt, disassembled and rearranged, metaphorically unlock understanding and provide solutions.
Environmental Services Facility, Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, NC.
"Nature's Filters" explores the complex world of organisms in the universe of water. The images are symbolic markers of a balanced healthy aquatic environment. The artwork takes the form of a floating glass canopy installation at the entrance of the lab.
Fabrication by Derix Glasstudio Taunusstein, Germany, www.derix.com
LOTT Clean Water Alliance Regional Services Center, Olympia, WA, Architects, Miller/Hull Partnership, LLP
"Water's Filters" explores microorganisms floating in a fresh water aquatic environment. The artwork takes the form of glass panels in the east & west entry vestibules of the lab & education center.
The installation's inspiration is sourced from the restorative, reflective and metaphorical qualities of water.
Fabrication by Derix Glassstudios Taunusstein, Germany, www.derix.com
Ashwood Commons North, Bellevue, WA.
A glowing glass wall emanates through the core of this mixed use residential/commercial building. The multi colored antique glass has been cut, etched, colored, kiln fired and reassembled. It offers a rich surface that celebrates water's shimmering qualities.
Fabrication by Derix Glasstudio Taunusstein, Germany, www.derix.com
Seattle Justice Center, Seattle Civic Campus, 5th Ave & Cherry, Seattle, WA
Lead Artist: Pam Beyette with Michael Davis, Norie Sato and Richard Turner, Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Public Art Program, NBBJ Architects and Executive Services Department.
"Points of View”, the courts lobby & plaza artwork, suggests the ideal balance of justice and the compassion and rippling effect an individual's action has on society at large. The floor marks express this ripple effect with a pattern of fragmented arcs that emanate from the base of the sculpture into the courts lobby and plaza.
“Codes & Protocols”, the Police Headquarters lobby artwork addresses the complexity of police work while expressing the mission of the department, "to protect and serve". The bronze reliefs are inspired by the basket weave of police belts and holsters and the sculptures, wall medallions and stone seats employ symbolic and metaphorical meanings that speak of the everyday reliability that citizens expect from the police that protect their lives and property.
"Witness and Dilemma, Levels, Weights and Measures" the courts stairwell artwork is comprised of 28 cast bronze sculptures where metaphor, rebus and symbol are used to explore ideas of justice in daily life.
Little Cedar Elementary & Glacier Peak High School, Snohomish School District Snohomish, WA, Washington State Arts Commission Art in Public Places Program
"Arborvitae", Latin for the "Tree of Life", is a bronze and granite installation inspired by the Western Red Cedar and a metaphor for life long learning.
White River High School, Buckley WA, Washington State Arts Commission Art in Public Places Program
"Alluvial Bench Marks" is cut and carved from a granite boulder of note. The installation tells the story of the White River plateau focusing on its dramatic geologic past, tracing humankind´s imprint and illustrating nature´s silhouette.
International District, Edmonds, WA; Edmonds Economic Development Department & Arts Commission
The eight lanterns illuminate Edmond’s International District serving as an icon celebrating the cultural symbols of light, abundance, harmony and joy.
UW Bothell / CCC, Bothell, WA
Washington State Arts Commission Public Art Program with NBBJ Architects
"Tree and Wetland Shelter" is a two-part installation designed to enhance the waiting experience for transit riders on the university campus. "Tree Shelter" features stainless steel and granite seats that serve as metaphors for knowledge, regeneration and protection. "Wetlands" features a stainless steel fence and basalt benches that celebrates the restoration of the adjacent wetland project. The project prose writer: Michael Hamilton.
Mountlake Terrace High School, Mountlake Terrace, WA
Washington State Arts Commission Art in Public Places
"For Rhyme or Reason" is a tile installation in the school´s atrium which reflects the spirit and energy of the students and the school´s innovative world based approach to learning. The project prose writer: Michael Hamilton.
Public Safety Building Lobby,
Redmond, WA
Redmond Arts Commission Public Art Project
"Impressions in Time" is a series of four permanent installations reflecting people, places and events of Redmond´s past, present and future. The artwork incorporates recycled materials which were donated from Redmond's high tech industry and in addition, mementos, photos and records from the Redmond Police, Finance Department and City Archives.
King County Regional Justice Center, Kent, WA; design team member with TRA/HOK Architects & 4Culture Public Art Program
"The Lawful Right Of Way" is a series of three wall niches that focus on the themes of law and justice and trace distinct and impressionable aspects of the Kent and White River Valley. The high-relief etched granite installation is located in the detention entry/public waiting area.
The project prose writer: Michael Hamilton.
Issaquah Library, Issaquah, WA
King County Library System Public Art Project with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects
"Arboreal Imprints" is an installation featuring sandblasted prose and visual imagery in the library´s granite plaza, foyer and exterior benches. Using the tree as a metaphor for knowledge, the prose and artwork weave historic and native trees of Issaquah into the surface of six 7ft benches, the granite walkway and the library lobby entry floor.
Project prose writer: Charlene Finn.
