


Client: Museum of Art and History
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Completion date: 2015
Artwork budget: $130,000
Project Team
Industry Resource
Mark Sabatino
Gizmo Art Production Inc.
Designer
Tim Phillips,
Gyroscope
Public Art Agent
Crystal Birns
Arts Council Santa Cruz County

Overview
The transformation of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History began with cladding the 40 foot high facade of the museum with custom formed mirrored stainless steel panels which formed the backdrop for the installation of the sculpture “Beacon” designed by Tim Phillips of Gyroscope. The work included design, engineering, sub-subcontracting scaffolding, gutter replacement and paintwork to prepare for the 88 custom mirrored panels and the suspended sculpture. The fabrication and installation was done by Gizmo Art Production.
Goals
The space is now used for gatherings, music, events, outdoor meals and a place where people from Santa Cruz come together. This was the goal of the sculpture to bring people together.