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Kleiner
Memorial Par
Sculpture Proposal
by: J. Amber Conger
REFINERII
PO Box 3531
Nampa, ID 83653
(208) 861-7515
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Over -View
3 sculptures located at key points throughout the
park; to serve as guideposts for visitors --helping
to lead them through the park & encourage
exploration. One to be located near the band -
shell, one near the library & senior center, & one
in the labyrinth. Each to be of similar theme, but
unique & individual.
Proposed Design
Standing around 50 feet
tall, the sculpture(s) will
be built out of plate
steel, with accents of
white powder -coated
steel & feature a
vertical axis wind
turbine that will gener-
ate power for the park.
The design & materials
represent strength,
integrity, & the spirit of
a true American jour-
ney. The white flowing
lines are the path of a
lifetime spent overcom-
ing obstacles & envi-
sioning the possibilities
of the future. The sup-
port struts on the sides
of the steel structure
speak of community
support & involvement:
adding strength of
character & pushing
upwards toward a better
tomorrow...
The wind turbine is also a nod to creating a better
future; not only adding movement to the piece, but
helping to offset some of the electricity used by the
park.
The proposed turbines are designed specifically to
work well in urban environments; working well with
very little wind or strong gusts. They are virtually
noiseless & safe for birds. The sculptural form of
the helix design compliments the sculpture well, &
the motion adds another dimension to the artwork.
I chose white as the accent color
both for elegance & visibility; the
sculptures will be viewed at great
distances across the park & the
bright white will contrast against
both the sky & the greenery of the
park.
The steel will patina over time to a
rich, rust coloured finish. The
joining bolts will be bright silver; to
contrast against the steel & add a bit
of sparkle.
At 50 feet tall, the scale of the artwork fits well within the context of the
park. Large enough to be seen from a distance, but still elegant & airy --the
tops of the sculptures will be visible above the trees & buildings: I can just
imagine pulling into the parking lot & seeing these white sculptural forms
spinning gracefully with the wind....
Each of the three pieces will be created from the same components, but will
be unique. They will all be of the same height & will feature the wind tur-
bine. The labyrinth piece will be more symmetrical; built more like a
tower --I think this will make more sense visually as the center of the path-
ways. The other two pieces will be version of each other --distinctly
unique, but similar in form.
For now, the names of the sculptures
have not come to me --but as the project
develops, the correct names will present
themselves...
The design is very open to personal
interpretation. I would propose to add
very little explanation in signage at the
pieces; just a hint of the ideas of free-
dom, integrity, & American spirit; leav-
ing visitors free to find personal mean-
ing within the work.
Please feel free to contact me
at any time with questions.
For a look at past projects, please
visit my blog at:
http://industrialrevelations.blogspot.com
J. Amber Conger