FABRICATION OF "INHALE-EXHALE" AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

We are currently working with Kreysler + Co. near San Francisco on the fabrication of the Inhale/Exhale piece for the University of La Verne. At 55' high, the fiberglass piece requires solid experience, engineering, and innovative ideas, which is why Kreysler is perfect for the job. Josh Zabel and Serge Labesque have been very helpful in ensuring the fluidity of the form as well as the smooth, glossy surface. Below are some of the fabrication shots from inside their studio up north. The overall form has been split up into 10 modules and each module has been split into 3 parts. These images show the development of the first sections of the individual module. More to follow as the project develops. Installation is slated for September 1st of this year.

"ONE VOICE" INSTALLED AT INDIO TEEN CENTER

INDIO TEEN CENTER - Day of Installation

INDIO TEEN CENTER: Final Stage

INDIO TEEN CENTER

After a 9 month process of design conversations with the Youth Advisory Council, approvals from the Arts Commission and City Council, and many conversations with the structural engineer, Brian Gottlieb, and our lighting designer, Teri L. Jackson with Seaport Lighting, our 25' high public art sculpture for the new Indio Teen Center is in fabrication. White's Steel in Downtown Indio is building the piece for us, Sullivan's Shutter Factory in Indio is waterjet cutting the lettering out of regular steel and stainless steel, and PSI General Contractors is helping us with the excavation and pouring of the footing. In about one month, around February 20th, the piece will be installed at the Indio Teen Center, located on Ave. 46 east of Clinton, across from Indio High School. Look for updated images here on our blog between now and then!

"TRANSFORMED FLOWER"

DAY 6: Anticipation

Day Six was another relaxing day....mostly spent in the research library at the Nelson-Atkins. The last bit of work to complete was to position the lighting around and within the sculpture. We met James, the electrician, at the site at 8pm tonight and finished our work. With some slight tweaks and turns, all of the lights have been positioned....and the piece looks better than ever. I look forward to coming back to Kansas City for the park rededication on June 1st to see all of the park lights on and with the landscaping complete. More great photos to come at that time. Tomorrow, we finally head home to Palm Springs. By the way, Jack Stacks BBQ is the best!