Client: City Creek Reserve, Inc

Overview

This bronze sculpture, depicting 10 Utah animals in a montage style composition, measures 14 feet long, 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. The plinth was provided by the client to the artist’s specifications, incorporating the same marble that is found elsewhere in the project.

Goals

The new mixed use center is called "City Creek" with a landscaped creek running through its entire three city blocks. The sculpture was to have the theme of "Animals, Nature and Creek". The animals depicted in this montage type composition are all indigenous to a Utah riparian habitat and incorporate Utah's state mammal, bird, fish and symbol.

Process

The RFQ was submitted by the Art Consultant; upon being selected as a finalist, the initial design was created in maquette form by the Artist; upon being selected for the project, the artist worked with the client's Director of Architecture to negotiate the contract; during creation of the intermediate size and final size clay sculptures, approval was given in person by representatives of the client partners; the bronze casting was produced by the artist's subcontractors: mold-maker, wax chaser, foundry, metal finisher and patineur; the base was constructed by the client's Architectural firm; installation was done my the artist's sub-contractor with assistance from the client's Construction company; photos were taken by the Artist, the artist's Photographer and a Construction worker.

Additional Information

This sculpture, though being cast in bronze, is one-of-a-kind, no other castings of which will be produced in any size.