Client: Sisseton Council for the Arts, South Dakota
Location: Sisseton, SD, United States
Completion date: 2020
Artwork budget: $30,000
Project Team
Design and Fabrication
Mueller Studio LLC
Site work, promotion, adminstrative
Sisseton Council for the Arts
LED design
TSR Lighting Controls, Oakdale Minnesota
Overview
The Round-About sculpture for Sisseton, South Dakota is a threshold, marking a traverse into a deep sense of place. Inspired by the native Lake Traverse tribal community, this project celebrates the Sisseton (Dwellers of the Fish Ground) and Wahpeton (Dwellers Among the Leaves).
Goals
1. Create a meaningful visual experience as traffic moves through the round-about
2. Acknowledge the symbolism of the local Tribal Community
Process
Collaborative effort between Mueller Studio, the City of Sisseton, and the Sisseton Council for the Arts
Additional Information
The Sisseton community played a significant supportive role in providing infrastructure needs, footings, electrical, installation assistance, and photo documentation