PUBLIC ART: DOUBLE PORTAL

I was hired by The Harry W. Morrison Foundation to recognize donors in an artistic and memorable way in Boise’s Ann Morrison Park as part of their COME PLAY! Fundraising campaign.

DOUBLE PORTAL emphasizes the strong axis from the park entry through the fountain onto the bronze memorial of Ann Morrison.

The two portals of DOUBLE PORTAL are treated differently. The West Portal was inspired by a classic mid-century breeze block pattern, using an aesthetic of clean, simple lines and an honest use of materials (vs. a lot of decoration). The East Portal has a more organic pattern of stainless steel donor-recognition circles, almost like bubbles from the fountain. Some circles are open to both sides to encourage the idea of transparency.

My goal was to make a memorable and unique art installation that doubles as a place to recognize donors.

A huge thank you goes to McCall Studios who did an amazing job on this project.