Brief
June 1, 2006
And the winning sculpture is …
Aluminum, steel and glass sculpture, "Vessel"
Conceptual Photo By Ed Carpenter |
After weeks of careful consideration, the art selection committee chose the towering aluminum, steel and glass sculpture, "Vessel," by Ed Carpenter for installation at the campus main entrance. "Vessel" was also the piece favored by staff and faculty in an online survey. The four-story, landmark sculpture will illuminate at night and feature an open design that invites pedestrians into its center surrounded by native plantings. Its installation in the traffic circle in front of the Arnold Building should be complete by the end of 2007.
The Portland-based Carpenter is an internationally acclaimed artist with pieces commissioned in Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Japan and many locations across the United States. "Vessel" is specifically designed to mirror the mission and goals of the Center. Carpenter writes, "This monumental but delicate sculpture employs light to represent the optimistic spirit of the institution."
The sculpture was made possible thanks to a generous gift from the family of a former Center faculty member who cites the importance of a work environment that spawns scientific creativity. The family specified its donation for the creation of outdoor art at the Center.
