Public Art Proposal for the City of Lexington, KY...

OLIVER LEWIS WAY BRIDGEPublic Art Proposal for the City of Lexington, KY

Blessing Hancock

PUBLIC ARTSmall Talk About the Weather, Municipal Parking Garage, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2015, $185,000

Oklahoma City Arts Commission, Robbie Kienzle, Project Manager, (405) 297-1740, [email protected]

On Display, South Broadway Blvd, Denver, Colorado 2015, $250,000

Michael Chavez, Public Art Program Manager, City of Denver, 720-865-4308, [email protected]

Texas Rising, Student Housing Courtyard, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2014, $485,000

Emily Wilkinson, Project Manager, Texas Tech University, 806- 742-2116, [email protected]

Camaraderie, Palo Alto Veterans Hospital Palo Alto, California, 2014, $300,000

Andrew Peters, Project Manager, Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, 602-248-0940, [email protected]

Chinook Arc, Beltline Park Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2014, $500,000

Barbara Doyle-Frisch, Project Manager, City of Calgary, 403-476-4327, [email protected]

Brilliance, Palo Alto Library and Arts Center Palo Alto, California, 2014, $200,000

Elise DeMarzo, Project Manager, Palo Alto Public Art Commission, 650-329-2227, [email protected]

Cocoon, Houghton Road Bike Path, Tucson, Arizona 2014, $200,000

Sally Krommes, Project Manager, Tucson Pima Arts Council, 520-624-0595, skrommes @TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org

Wandering Stars, Granada Streetcar Stop, Tucson Arizona, 2013, $150,000

Mary Ellen Wooten, Project Manager, Tucson Pima Arts Council, 520-624-0595, [email protected]

MASTER PLANNINGHoughton Road Public Art Master Plan Tucson, Arizona, 2010

Cortaro Road Public Art Master Plan Tucson, Arizona, 2009

McCormick Park Public Art Master Plan Tucson, Arizona. Pro Neighborhoods Professional Services Award, 2008

Ballroom Luminoso, Theo/Malone Underpass, San Antonio, Texas, 2013, $100,000

James LeFlore, Project Manager, Public Art San Antonio, 210-207-4433, [email protected]

Fish Bellies, Student Housing Courtyard, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 2013, $250,000

Jennifer Seay, Project Manager, Art + Artisans Consulting, 512-419-7975, [email protected]

Heart Beacon, Emergency Coordination Center Portland, Oregon, 2013, $150,000

Kristin Calhoun, Project Manager, Portland Regional Arts and Culture Council, 503-823-5401, [email protected]

Cyclorama, Theater and Music Building, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 2012, $130,000

Diane Daugherty, Project Manager, UCF Art in State Buildings Coord., 407-823-3161, [email protected]

Utah Bit and Mine, Bingham Junction Light Rail Station Midvale, Utah, 2011, $130,000

Brandon Bott, Project Manager, Utah Transit Authority, 801-262-5626, [email protected]

Empire of Giants, Ross Avenue Underpass, Dallas, Texas, install TBD, $150,000

Kay Kallos, Project Manager, Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, 214-670-3281, [email protected]

Line and Sky, The CommonLink Shreveport, Louisiana, install TBD, $750,000

City of Shreveport, Kendal Henry, Project Manager, JMC Art Partners, New York, 914-576-6139

(520) 275-9174| [email protected] | www.blessinghancock.com2019 East Ninth Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

BIOGRAPHYBlessing Hancock owns Skyrim Studio Inc which creates artwork for public and private collections. Her BFA in Sculpture and MLA in Landscape Architecture have influenced her artistic approach. She was drawn to art as a tool for innovation and new experience. She has completed monumental sculpture projects throughout the world and has extensive experience working with project teams and community groups.

EMPLOYMENTARTIST/OWNER 2008 - present Skyrim Studio Inc. - Tucson, AZ Blessing’s company brings a unique balance of imaginative thinking and technical knowledge to the art realm. Their work is about finding inspiration in the day-to-day encounter. They specialize in large scale, interactive and illuminated sculpture.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNER 2006 - 2008 Norris Design - Tucson, AZ Blessing designed and planned residential communities, parks, greenways, plazas and playgrounds, specializing in neighborhood monumentation, community theming and branding. Reference: Stacey Weaks, Norris Design, (520) 622-9565

COMMUNITY PLANNER 2005 – 2006 The Drachman Institute - Tucson, AZ Blessing worked with neighborhood groups to develop design goals, master plans and guidelines for local communities. Reference: Corky Poster, Drachman Institute, (520) 626-9770

ART INSTRUCTOR 1999 – 2002 Private Art Instruction – Tucson, AZ

EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 8/02-5/06 Graduate Program in Landscape Architecture and Planning. Received M.L.A. with highest honors, ASLA Honor Award.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 8/94-12/99 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture Dean’s List.

PUBLICATIONS/EXHIBITIONSMondo*Arc Magazine, Oct- Nov 2013, Issue 75

Spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity, Spring 2013 Seed Pod, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona

WHOA Magazine, Fall 2012 Keel, Michael. “Two Artists, One Heart.” 78-82

Chalk the Block Festival, 2012 Seed Pod, Downtown San Antonio, Texas

Glow, 2012 Seed Pod, Triangle Ranch, Oro Valley, Arizona

All Souls Procession, 2010 Seed Pod, Downtown Tucson, Arizona

Firestone Gallery, 2010 Bike Chandeliers, East Hampton, New York

Sculpture Magazine, 5/2010 SEED[pop!], Vol. 29 No. 4

Sculpture Magazine, 1/2010 Bike Church, Vol. 29 No. 1

AWARDSPAN Year in Review Award 2014 Americans for the Arts, for Ballroom Luminoso Transformative Design Award 10/2013 A SXSW Eco ‘Place By Design’ Award for Ballroom Luminoso

AZ ASLA Award 1/2010 Julian Wash Greenway Master Plan, Tucson, Arizona. American Society of Landscape Architects.

Community Project of the Year - Ward 2 6/2009 McCormick Park Enhancement Plan, Tucson, Arizona.

Common Ground Award 5/2007 The Bridges, Best Mixed Use Development, Tucson, Arizona.

ASLA Honor Award for Design 4/2006 American Society of Landscape Architects.

Arizona Builders Alliance Award 5/2005 Arivaca Transportation Plaza, Arivaca, Arizona.

Archon Prize 3/2005 Arivaca Transportation Plaza. Arivaca, Arizona. University of Arizona.

BLESSING HANCOCK | sculpture

ARTIST

Blessing Hancock, B.F.A., M.L.A. Skyrim Studio Inc, Artist/Owner www.blessinghancock.com, 520.275.9174 [email protected] 2019 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Blessing owns Skyrim Studio Inc which focuses on site specific sculpture. She utilizes her BFA in Sculpture and MLA in Landscape Architecture to create innovative work for public spaces. She has completed monumental sculpture projects throughout the world and has extensive experience working with city agencies, project teams and community groups.

Possessing a unique balance of imaginative thinking and technical knowledge, Blessing is a creative force in the public art realm. By using standard materials in unexpected ways, she creates one-of-kind experiences for her clients. She finds inspiration in the day-to-day encounter and is drawn to art as a tool for innovation and new experience.

Blessing holds a wide body of experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Her firm, Skyrim Studio, focuses on public art and has considerable experience working with architects, design teams and community groups. Whether in a role of master planning or creation of sculpture, Blessing has coordinated with city agencies, architects, engineers, and consultants to elevate the position of public art. She is well versed in comprehending drawings and specifications, and can produce architecture and mechanical drawing sets.

PROJECT MANAGER

Jennifer Patton, R.L.A.Skyrim Studio Inc, Project Managerwww.skyrimstudio.com [email protected], 520.2019 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Jennifer is a licensed Landscape Architect and skilled project manager with experience in public art, landscape design and planning projects. She frequently manages projects with multiple stakeholders, and is skilled in helping to build a common vision. Jennifer is well versed in master planning and community revitalization. Her work includes significant public outreach, as well as contextual and historic analysis.

Jennifer also has extensive experience in marketing, providing a unique perspective to the projects she undertakes. She utilizes her broad experience to meet project goals while considering the wider context, providing creative and environmentally sound design solutions.

Blessing and Jennifer have worked together professionally for over a decade in the public art and landscape architecture fields. Their skill sets compliment each other perfectly and together they have collaborated on award winning projects for public spaces, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Professional AccreditationLandscape Architect, 50915 Arizona Board of Technical Registration

LEED® AP, 2009, USGBC

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Ronald H. Schneider, P.E., S.E.Schneider Associates, Founder/Principal [email protected], 520.512.81832980 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Ron Schneider thrives on challenges – from establishing and expanding his own structural engineering firm to flying and building airplanes. He has built a collaborative team of experienced engineers who share his mission to research emerging technologies, find creative cost-effective design solutions that are easy to build and provide the highest level of client service.

Ron combines 22 years of engineering experience with a passion for problem solving. He introduced fly ash into concrete to reduce the carbon footprint of a university research building by 40 percent. He used pre-cast concrete to expedite the timeline and reduce construction costs on a prison. He has engineered hospitals for high seismic regions, medical facilities on Native American reservations and numerous earth-friendly LEED® certified projects.

His depth of experience extends from industrial clean rooms, resorts and schools to municipal and military facilities. Ron is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and serves on its forensic engineering committee. He is past president of both the Southern Arizona Chapter and the Arizona Chapter of the Structural Engineering Association. He is currently the Arizona delegate to the SEA Western Council.

Blessing and Ron have worked together for over 6 years and Ron has been the primary engineer on the majority of her sculptures.

FABRICATOR

Mark Sabatino Gizmo Art Production Inc, Owner www.gizmosf.com [email protected], 415.222.61811315 Egbert Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Gizmo Art Production is a premier fabrication company based in San Francisco. For over twenty years, Mark Sabatino has been a leading contributor in helping the arts community bring complex visions to life. Gizmo provides artists, designers, and museums hand-built, custom sculptures and interactive experiences that amaze, educate, & inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Gizmo uses the highest quality materials and durable finishes available, offering design and prototyping as staple parts of their process. Gizmo approaches every project with an open mind, with the express purpose of maintaining artistic intent, while providing quality products that fit within budget, and are made to last.

Mark founded Gizmo Art Production in 1996 to provide professional and creative support to museums, collectors, and artists in need of outside logistical, creative, and practical support. Gizmo’s 10,000 square foot facility, located in San Francisco, provides institutions and artists a team of experts in design, engineering, fabrication, and installation to see all aspects of their project through. With monumental work located throughout the United States, Gizmo’s resume includes kinetic sculptures, electronic and media driven interactives, as well as hands-on interactive components. Gizmo is well attuned to the needs of a public space in transition, and has the right experience to attend to all of the needs of the client, and the public.

BLESSING HANCOCK | project team

Lexington Royalty

Lexington Royalty is an illuminated series of sculptures that emphasize the grand interests of the city through the use of light, color and imagery. The sculpture sets colorful blue jewels in the sky, crowning the bridge in a ring of sapphires. My aim is to showcase the resplendent narrative of Lexington through the artwork, reminding residents and visitors of the notable pursuits of this great city.

The sculpture will serve as a distinguished icon for the new Oliver Lewis Way bridge and surrounding area. Royalty is composed

BLESSING HANCOCK | sculptureof six elevated turrets, each one framing a large jewel like form. As a monument to the city, each jewel will incorporate a unique theme of local significance. These themes will be chosen and developed through a creative community engagement process. In this way the sculpture will become a canvas for the expression of Lexington’s unique community values. I have successfully incorporated community engagement in this way for many of my sculptures.

The title Lexington Royalty refers to local interests that hold a special honor or acknowledgment within the community. The goals for the bridge artwork and the history of the community in which the art is proposed, are incredibly compelling. Royalty reflects the spirit and grace of Lexington and will serve as an iconic gateway for the community.

Through the use of light, color, form and shadow, this artwork will contain a compelling level of detail and will have a strong daytime and nighttime presence. During the day sunlight will stream through the colorful panels illuminating the artwork. Lighting will bring additional interest to the sculpture in the evening.

The surface design offers another layer of interest that engages the visitor up close. This will be achieved through the inclusion of text or imagery collected from the local community and based on the theme of Lexington Royalty.

The addition of public art Oliver Lewis Way bridge is an important identity marker for Lexington and Royalty helps to define this character. The illuminated enclosures of Royalty form a visual screen for the display of light and color patterns.

Royalty celebrates the vitality of Lexington by offering an eye catching sculpture that invites discovery and engagement. Visitors will enjoy walking and driving past the artwork, and exploring the intricate designs on its surfaces.

Community Engagement:Engaging the local community in the creative process is an important aspect of my artwork. I would like the surface pattern of the sculpture to be informed through a public engagement process. I have considerable experience leading community groups in this way and I would be happy to incorporate this opportunity for Lexington Royalty. Colored graphics shown are placeholders for a more involved community engagement process.

My approach for this project is to immerse myself in the rich dialogue of the area. Community engagement is essential to understanding the desires of individuals who will live with the artwork. I will also communicate with leaders of local groups and work with the project team in establishing a cohesive vision. The goal is to use light, color and volumetric form to engage and invite discovery, while judiciously revealing the character of the area; and to ultimately create a bold, iconic artwork which strengthens community and celebrates the City of Lexington.


Lexington Royalty

Location and Placement: Royalty will be located at the top of the four abutments and two piers, totaling six locations.

Size: (6) 18’h x 7’w x 7’l (approx size) Each spire contains (4) 4’ x 8’ (approx size) colored panels, 24 colored panels total.

Materials:Framework - 2” dia stainless steel or sanded aluminum tubing.

Colored Panels - Koda XT c31/4”-1/2” thickness. Exterior ratedPolycarbonate with enhanced UV resistanceand custom graphics. Patina non-glarefinish. Customized translucency andtransparency for shade level. Over 10,000color options to choose from. High impactstrength and temperature resistance. Canbe cleaned with warm water. Used in TransitAuthority projects throughout the country.

PDF of manufacturers brochure provided separately. See technical specifications at www.3-form.com.

24 colored panels total:12-18 panels will be solid color.6-12 panels will contain custom-designed graphics. Number of custom graphic panels will be determined during the detail design and community engagement phase.

Lighting - white or colored LED fixtures, mounted at the base of each sculpture and directed upward. The lighting design willaccount for longevity, durability and ease ofreplacement.

Structural Engineering: Sculpture will be designed by a licensed structural engineer, including structural support and anchoring system. I will obtain structural stamps and design for weight, wind and safety performance.


Timeline:Jan 2015 - Contract Start DateFeb - June 2015 - Design DevelopmentJuly - Oct 2015 - Fabrication, Site PrepNov - Dec 2015 - Installation

Budget:Artist Fee $22,000Project Consultants $15,000Materials and Fabrication $74,000Transportation of Artwork $4,000SitePrep/Installation $15,000Insurance $1,500Travel/Engagement $3,500Project Contingency $15,000Total $150,000

Installation: Royalty will be fairly straightforward to install as it uses standard construction techniques. I have experience with complex installations and would coordinate logistics between my contractor and the project team.

Maintenance Plan: I have chosen materials that are well proven in high traffic areas. Using straightforward construction techniques my artwork will be durable and low maintenance. The physical portion of my concepts require little to no maintenance. Artwork will be modular so that if one section gets damaged that portion can be easily replaced.

As part of this public art contract I will create a project manual that covers materials and maintenance of the artwork. I will leave this with the client following installation.

Lexington Royalty

Lexington Royalty


Blessing Hancock2019 East 9th Street Tucson, AZ 85719

1-520-275-9174 [email protected]

www.skyrimstudio.com

Blessing Hancock2019 East 9th Street Tucson, AZ 85719

1-520-275-9174 [email protected]

www.blessinghancock.com

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