Mike Ross - Jet Kiss
Given the context in which Ross' work would exist - a long narrow space with cathedral-like ceilings, with large support beams running the length of the platform - an artwork that could be experienced in parts without full visibility of the whole is required. Ross takes advantage of these challenges by using the space as a canvas on which to paint graceful, uplifting curves. His proposal takes two decommissioned jets, deconstructs them, and transforms them into the shapes of a birds taking flight. Inspired by the mirrored quality of the platform, he proposes to mirror the birds, almost meeting at the center in to a kiss. The sculpture explores the tension created by forces that both pull together and push apart, the juxtaposition of nature and powerful technology, as well as adding a counterpoint of color and curvature in a formal and geometric setting.
Views showing the sculpture in isolation, and in a cross-section view of the station.
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Images © 2008 Mike Ross/Non-stop Inc. All rights reserved.
Ellen Forney
Graphic artist Ellen Forney has proposed two murals for the north and west entrances of the station. Her designs, particularly that of the north entrance, mirror some of the same themes of Ross' sculpture: a level of playfulness, ambiguity, and a juxtaposition of forces pushing together and pulling apart. The clean graphic quality of Forney's work, in addition to the bold color she has chosen, allows the mural to become beacons for the entrances to the underground station.
Forney plans to create the murals on site - preserving the artist's hand in the final work.
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Images © 2008 Ellen Forney. All rights reserved.
Temporary Art
Sound Transit began demolition and construction for the Capitol Hill light rail station in 2008. In order to keep the surrounding neighborhood vibrant, active and safe, STart has managed temporary installations during the different phases of the project.
During the property acquisition phase, vacated Broadway storefronts were kept active through a series of window installations known as STart on Broadway.
In 2009, STart hosted an installation by Dan Corson in the empty lot left by demolition of the buildings. Oscillating Field was recognized by the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network as one of the best artworks in the nation in 2009.
During the construction period of 2010 - 2014, a series of installations and murals will be placed on the plywood wall surrounding the construction site. The Capitol Hill Wall Project is curated by lead artist DK Pan, who is hosting a blog with all the latest news. See the blog>>>
To learn more about University Link and the Capitol Hill Station, visit the Capitol Hill Station project page>>
Comments?
For comments about this STart project, please contact:
Jennifer Babuca
Public Art Program Coordinator
(206) 398-5120
babucaj@soundtransit.org
