Under the Cottonwood Trees: A Public Art Proposal for Rocky Mountain Lake Park
In 2023 I was selected as one of three finalists for a public art project for Rocky Mountain Lake Park in Denver, Colorado. My approach to this particular site was to create a welcoming sculpture that compliments the natural feel of the park and serves as a gathering space for community members and park users alike. This proposed sculpture entitled Under the Cottonwood Trees pays homage to the history of this park that’s been enjoyed as a space of leisure and recreation by the community for over 100 years.
The sculpture is comprised of two bisecting forms so the sculpture reveals itself in it’s intirity as the viewer moves around it. The view from the pathway looking towards the lake shows the silhouettes of two woman in COR TEN steel whose outlines were inspired by a historic photo of parkgoers in the early 1900s. As you approach the sculpture on the pathway you see a modern silhouette of a couple in mirror polished stainless steel who represent the current community. ADD MORE HERE.
Thank you to Public Art Services and Mowry Studio for their guidance and input in the development of this proposal.
