Casey Key Sunset - CODAworx

Casey Key Sunset

Submitted by Sarah Hinds

Client: Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.

Location: Casey Key, FL, United States

Completion date: 2012

Artwork budget: $7,500

Project Team

Artist

Sarah Hinds

Somewhere Glassworks

Lanscape Architect

Michael A. Gilkey

Michael A. Gilkey Inc.

Overview

Thick carved glass and fiber optic lighting create an abstract sunset. This 1″ plate glass was sand carved and then went through multiple kiln firings with airbrushed glass pigments. Glass panels were mounted into custom steel bases and lit with fiber optic LED.

Goals

This artwork was inspired by the natural environment, a beautiful coastal home on Casey Key, Florida

Process

Collaborating with landscape architect Michael A. Gilkey, this piece was designed to maximize the impact at the entry of the home. Lighting enhances the design, and was set on timers to not disturb nearby nesting sea turtles.