Windcatcher and Five Accent Stones

Title: Windcatcher and Five Accent Stones
LC Subject: Sculpture Public sculpture Sculpture, Abstract sculpture (visual work)
Creator: Jacobson, Stuart
Description: Six piece exterior lawn area sculpture group stuartjacobson@msn.com The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may view their website at http://www.racc.org/
View: Contextual view
Location: Monmouth >> Polk County >> Oregon >> United States Alderview Townhouses >> Polk County >> Oregon >> United States Polk County >> Oregon >> United States
Award Date: 2007
Identifier: percent_m000
Accession Number: Jacob_Alder_07
Rights: In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder: Jacobson, Stuart
Type: Image
Format: image/jpeg
Measurements: ca. 6 feet 3 inches x ca. 22 inches
Material: Concrete footing 3. 1.2-6 inches thick with 8 inch long 3/4 inch stainless steel all thread rod sunk 4 inches into the footing and epoxied to the sculpture Sculpture diamond-cut basalt, Miracle 511 Sealer Enhancer, stainless steele, poured concrete, epoxy
Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Primary Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Relation: Alder View Townhouses Project
Institution: Oregon Arts Commission University of Oregon
Color Space: RGB Color
Biographical Information: Windcatcher is carved from basalt, a durable and highly attractive stone that displays deep rich color contrasts between its bronze colored natural skin and its dark gray black interior. These colors work in concert with Alderview Townhouses' exterior color scheme of gray black siding and reddish brown porch columns. There are contrasts in the sculpture between its smooth black polished areas juxtaposed against its rough natural bronze skin; and also between the graceful curves within the sculpture against its overall angular outline. / Windcatcher provides a strong human scaled focal point to the large expansive lawn area. It stands as a sentinel or beacon, drawing people to it, informing visitors' arrival to their destination. When viewed, the shapes within the sculpture appear to collect and transform dispersed energy, channeling it in a much more directed way and funneling the flow of energy to this place. The curved shapes on the front of the sculpture draw the viewer into the interior of the piece. The hole with its surrounding concave circle pulls the viewer into its vortex. In addition, the intent behind creating Windcature and its five additional accent stones was to humanize the scale of this large outdoor space. I tried to create a more personal and intimate experience that encouraged peope to linger and enjoy this place. The accent stones are intended to more fully integrate the main sculpture into the landscape while functionally providing outdoor seating. Their placement on both sides of the central walkway and the main plaza was intended to both visually enhance the Alderview Townhouse project while encouraging people to be drawn to the works and hopefully to interact with them.