Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Greco Park On-Site Public Art Proposal (P23-071-A1)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Proposed by artist J. Carvallo, the installation is conceived as a walk-through sculptural experience designed to activate and enrich the public realm at Greco Park. Strategically positioned to align with the existing ramp, the piece will guide visitors seamlessly from the street level up into the plaza, acting as both a landmark and an invitation into the space. From the street, the installation will also serve as a striking visual marker, enhancing the identity of the property. The complete work will be comprised of three individual sculptures, each positioned to create a dynamic array. Collectively, they establish a rhythm that complements pedestrian circulation and encourages engagement.
* Dimensions (each piece): approximately 9' L ? 7' W ? 10' H
* Composition: fabricated from aluminum rectangular tubing, finished with metallic dual-gradient color treatments inspired by kinetic and optical art masters.
* Design Intent: the forms evoke the progression of a parallelogram in motion, symbolizing transformation and energy.
Each of the three pieces is rotated uniquely, suggesting evolution and continuity within the series. The sculptures are interactive by design. Beyond serving as visual art, they invite the public to approach, touch, and move among them- blurring the line between artwork and environment. This tactile quality creates a participatory experience, reinforcing the park's role as a civic gathering space.
By integrating art, architecture, and landscape, this installation will transform the entry sequence into Greco Park into an immersive, memorable, and inclusive cultural experience.
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