proposal for a sculpture on a traffic circle – University of Texas at El Paso
information – project narrative
Project narrative should describe how the proposed design complements
and enhances the site's identity and use;
I have subdivided the project narrative into
different categories which can be reached from the links to the left:
the location,
my views,
form and movement and
metamorphosis
Section I. FABRICATION and PRODUCTION – Describe the materials and
processes used in fabrication of the work(s) and the plans for
production including site engineering, transportation, and installation;
The sculpture will be constructed by welding rolled lengths
of stainless steel pipe sections together. Diameter of the pipe sections
- 219mm, with a material thickness varying between 6,3" and 2,7".
Two sections will have been
rolled to a diameter of approximately 5000 millimeters (16.4 feet); and
one length (the top connection between the curved elements) will remain
straight, 7071 millimeters (23.2 feet). The surface of the curved pipes
will gleam in the sunlight. After welding and bending and the initial
grinding of the pipes, they will be finished with a fine disk-sander,
applying strokes parallel to the axis of the pipe.
Section II. DIMENSIONS – This section may include the approximate
dimensions; however, the commissioned artist must verify all dimensions
prior to the commencement of work;
The dimensions of the sculpture – based on the
measurements above – will be 7071 millimeters (23.2 feet) X 5000
millimeters (16.4 feet) X 3535 millimeters (11.6 feet).
The dimensions of the concrete foundation are about 3 X 3 meters (9.84' X 9.84',) 40cm (1.31') thick
Section III. MAINTENANCE – Description of anticipated maintenance
requirements for the proposed work(s) of art, including but not limited
to instructions regarding cleaning of materials, routine maintenance
procedures, and methods and instructions for minimizing the effects of
weathering and other risks of damage;
Minimal maintenance will be necessary. Stainless steel is not effected
by weathering. Sand and dust can of course collect on all surfaces in
this part of the world. Stainless steel can be cleaned with soapy water
and rinsed with water. For more difficult to remove material a high
pressure cleaner can be used. Although the comparatively thin linear
form of the sculpture is not interesting for graffiti application, there
are graffiti paint removers available.
Section IV. PROJECT TIMELINE – This section should include a detailed
timeline for design development, engineering, fabrication, site
preparation, delivery, shipping, and installation;
Between the
Issuance of the contract on March 15, 2010 and the completion & Installation of
project on August 1, 2010 there are four and a half months available for
the engineering, production, transport and installation of the
sculpture. See the
timeline-project planning sheet - pdf. It has
been translated by me from the timeline which was made for me by
Segno d'Arte with which people I have been working for almost thirty
years.
Section V. INFRASTRUCTURE – Identify any infrastructure needs and site
preparation considerations;
A concrete foundation has to be made on the site. It
is best this could be done in combination with the
activities of the construction of the traffic circle. For the rest a
half day to a day will be necessary for the installation.
With electricity going to be provided on the site, it could be possible to light the sculpture from fixtures made flush with ground level.