Client: City of Alpharetta, Ga.
Location: Alpharetta, GA, United States
Completion date: 2020
Artwork budget: $30,000
Project Team
Cultural service manager
Kim Zane
City of Alpharetta
Cultural arts superviser
Toby Smallwood
Alpharetta art center
Overview
The viewer is encouraged to interact and create sound by spinning the mast, accessible by all. Once the piece is in motion the three elements spin and “gong” each other to produce the sound. “Idiophone”- a musical instrument which vibrates to produce a sound when struck. Iron and stainless steel, 16’ x 4’ x 4’ Alpharetta Art Center. Alpharetta, GA
Goals
To entice the viewer to interact with the sculpture.
Process
Several different sculptures were proposed in different materials and sizes. The city was able to pick which best suited their vision for the location.