Client: St. Bernard I and Columbia Residential
Location: New Orleans, LA, United States
Completion date: 2010
Artwork budget: $35,000
Project Team
Client
Columbia Residential
Columbia Residential
Other
Kerwin E. Julien, Sr., PE, MSCE
Julien Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Artist
Marcus Brown
Overview
The New Leaf is made using Steel, limestone and aluminum
Dimensions: 13’x 16’ x 2’
Commissioned by St. Bernard I and Columbia Residential Budget: 35,000 does not include foundation and pedestal design created by Marcus Brown.
Goals
The goal for the New Leaf project was was designed a public art work that would celebrate the rebirth of the St. Bernard Neighborhood in New Orleans. The integration of the location and the artwork was a challenge because of the elevation report. Piles were needed to create the foundation and pedestal for the project.
Process
St. Bernard community members voted online from different artists designs and my design was chosen. I worked with Columbia Residential's project manager primarily throughout the project.