Client: Essex Property Trust with City of Dublin
Location: Dublin, CA, United States
Completion date: 2014
Artwork budget: $351,998
Project Team
Industry Resource
Alexander Firth
Captive Spark
Artist
Eric Powell
Eric Powell Arts
Client
Ann Mottola
City of Dublin
Overview
Wellspring represents the ascension of flocks of birds.
Wellspring expresses the exuberant and uplifting energy of birds setting off in flight. The sculpture creates a visual beacon for passersby on their way to the West Dublin Bart Station, one block away. Wellspring beautifies and identifies the corner where it resides. The inspiration for Wellspring derived from discovering that Dublin, CA was a marsh and a major stopover for migratory birds. It is a tribute to the timeless beauty of birds in flight.
West Dublin Bart Apartments, Dublin, CA. Steel and paint. 18’ x 12’ x 10’ 2014
Goals
The goal of the project was to create and inviting landmark for people on their way to the Bart train station. The size and colors of Wellspring took into account the materials and colors of the building, complementing the overall color palette and scale.
Wellspring successfully creates a sense of place and acts as an uplifting visual cornerstone in for the West Dublin Bart Apartments. The artwork connects the viewer to the past and tells the story of Dublin in its pristine and untouched past.
Process
Wellspring is the result of seamless collaboration with the client, Essex Property Trust. The process included community outreach involving feedback from local residents, all of whom approved of the design/concept.