Client: the OXIDE studio

Overview

Public Art Award-City of Henderson-Water Street Sculpture Project Henderson (NV) 240 Water St., Henderson NV 89009
March 2023, 10’ x 4’ x 1.5’, Steel.
Role-Design, Fabrication & Installation-Permanent
An homage to the strength and determination of the female workforce during WWII at the BMI plant in Henderson, NV. The silhouette of “Maggie” exudes confidence and resoluteness, the “Mg” is the scientific reference to the element that was produced which is also illustrated through the crystalline structure of the element.The supporting base is an abstract representation of the Magnesium ingots that were produced at the plant and directs the eye upward and around to get the full impression, including Victory Road represented on the other side.

Goals

The goals of this project was to represent M
'Magnesium Maggie", the City of Henderson's 'Rosie the Riveter'.

Process

The process began with a site vist and a meeting with the Powers at be.
The next was the research, learning about the figurehead and the history of the time.
After a few iterations, my design took hold.
A maquette was made and shared at the finalist presentation.
The project was then awarded.