Client: Intercontinental Hotel

Overview

Groundswell consists of three large-scale metal sculptures situated in a prominent public hotel plaza in downtown San Diego, CA adjacent to the harbor promenade.

Goals

This commission was organized by the client Intercontinental Hotel in fulfillment of the Port Of San Diego Public Art program. The goals for the client required the screening of several large mechanical vents for an underground parking facility. The creative intent was to provide for required client needs while bringing sculptural forms to the plaza that are inspired by San Diego's surrounding landscape and waterfront. The individual titles for the sculptures are Reef, Tide and Wave.