Client: City of West Palm Beach

Overview

“The Metamorphosis” is a site-specific, hand-layered fiber sculpture with acrylic paint on wood panel. The artwork honors the Mandel Public Library as a resource for everyone and a civic space that aims to advance society.

Medium: Yarn, acrylic paint & glue on wood panel;
Year Created: 2022;
Size: 9ft x 6ft x 4.5ft

Symbolizing life, knowledge and organic growth, “The Metamorphosis” is a fitting metaphor for the library. It is inspired by the philosophy that knowledge and transformation align and empower change and rebirth. The tree of life symbolizes growth, strength and beauty. The butterflies represent optimism and the limitless possibilities that emerge through an organic transformation. The artwork reflects the city’s aesthetics, cultural traditions and diversity.

Goals

The goal was to create artwork that represented the diverse, colorful and vibrant community of the City of West Palm Beach and honoring the Mandel Public Library as a resource to this community.. The piece magnified the rich cultural makeup of the community and their positive outlook on life.

Process

The collaboration process involved individuals from the community and Public Art Manager the Mandel Public Library staff member.