Client: Vail Resorts
Location: Vail, CO, United States
Completion date: 2008
Artwork budget: $500,000
Project Team
Artist
Gail Folwell
Folwell Studios
Industry Resource
Heath Stein
KL&A
Overview
Ski racing monument commissioned by Vail Resorts and dedicated to Olympic and World Champion skiers of Vail. Located in the Mountain Plaza, Vail, Colorado.
Goals
Commemorate Olympic and World Cup Athletes.
Process
The artist worked with the conceptual goals of the client, 1% for public art financing, a private selection committee and local gallerist to present and manifest a timeless and iconic sculptural installation as commemorative solution and meeting place.