Artwork

Under Currents

Title:             Ocean Currents

Date:                        June 2009

Materials:      Reclaimed tempered glass, enamels, resins and concrete

Dimensions: 25’ x 10’ x 6’

This sculpture was commissioned by the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney B.C to be the main lobby piece. It was designed to reflect the kelp forests beneath the Salish Sea. The sculpture was made from 24 reclaimed tempered glass shower doors that came in from China with the hardware holes in the wrong place. This is a typical installation where I take a large mistake and up-cycle it in to my work.   I worked closely with the director of the centre, Angus Matthews, and renowned Aquarium Designer, Jim Peterson to capture the imagery that they also envisioned for the sculpture.  The installation was a team effort involving many parties.