HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24430A-F - "Embracing The Desert" ProjectCITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE SIX DESIGN
PROPOSALS FOR THE "EMBRACING THE DESERT"
PROJECT
SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Twedt
DATE: October 13, 2005
CONTENTS: Copies of the six selected proposals
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve the "Embracing the Desert" design proposals as recommended
by the Art in Public Places Commission.
2. Approve Contract Nos. C 24430A with ,
C 24430B with
C 24430C with C 24430D with
C 24430E with ,
C 24430F with (in the amount
of $6,500 each) and authorized the Mayor to execute same.
Executive Summary:
The Art in Public Places Commission met on September 21, 2005, and selected
six design proposals for the "Embracing the Desert: A Program of Temporary
Public Art Projects". The Commission selected six finalists from over 130 entries
throughout the United States and several other countries. If approved, three of
the sculptures will be sited in and around the new Visitor Center, which will draw
attention to it as an important cultural and art destination for tourists and
residents of the Coachella Valley. The other artworks will be sited at the Marriot
Desert Springs Resort, University of California San Bernardino Palm Desert
Campus, and one additional site to be determined.
Discussion;
The "Embracing the Desert": A Program of Temporary Public Art Projects" was
created for artists who have no public art experience or possibly have
participated in just one project. The program is designed as an educational
experience for those artists to go through the process of design and engineering,
Commission and Council approval, governmental contractual relations, public
safety issues, integrity and durability of materials, site selection and location and
appropriateness of the artwork proposal as it addresses the requirements of the
advertised Request for Proposal. The program was approved by City Council at
its meeting of January 13, 2005.
Submitted by:
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fai6hard Twedt, Public Arts Mgr
Approval:
Carlos Ortega, Manager
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,8heila Gilligan, Assi t nt City Mgr.
Community Service
Paul Gibson, Director of Finance
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"Embracing the Desert, A Program of Temporary Art Projects"
Sculpture Proposal by Peter Mangan
I am an artist with a sculpture to submit to your program. I also belong to the slide
registry for the city of Palm Desert. So far I've had one public art commission for the
city of Austin, TX (1998) and participated in the "Hearts in SF" public sculpture project
(2004). Currently I have two studios, one in San Francisco and one in the Hill Country of
south-central Texas. While at my Texas property I had my first encounter with a
rattlesnake in the wild. This experience generated ideas for several sculptures. Fear,
power, fascination and respect for nature are some of the thoughts resulting from the
meeting. Since Palm Desert is in rattlesnake country, I thought the subject matter
appropriate.
This unfinished sculpture, "Rattle Tail", is an abstracted interpretation of a rattlesnake
which follows up on previous sculptural explorations of mine. I am enclosing pictures of
a couple of these. I often combine glass and metals in my work. Contrasts of strength -
fragility and solid -transparency are of interest to me. In this piece, the glass is situated on
the top half of the sculpture to insure its safety. When co ,
will be bolted into each circular o nin$ of the rattle. The metal used is '/4" thick steel
which is wei ed and bolted together. The finished metal color will be brushed steel silver
with a weatherproof lacquer applied to the surface.
On the palmdesertart website I saw multiple locations where this sculpture could be sited.
The dimensions of the base are 36" x 36" or a 25" square. It would be installed by
drilling either 4 or 8 holes in concrete such as a sidewalk or median. Then one would
insert compression sleeves into which bolts would be inserted, thus attaching the
sculpture to a firm base. At the completion of the exhibit, the bolts would be removed
and the holes could be filled with concrete patch.
For further information about my work, you can visit my website:
www.Determanean.com
My contact information is:
Cell Phone: 415-2354867
Thank you for the opportunity you are giving to myself and other sculptors.
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Sculptor & Artist
Preliminary Proposal
NAME OF WORK
"Migration of the Butterflies"
LIST OF MITERIALS TO BE USED IN CONSTRUCTION
1. Stainless Steal
2. Concrete Stand
LIST OF FRABRICATORS
For the Concrete base/pedestal
John Ratz
Coast Concrete
2137 A Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 235-4355 Daytime Number
or local Fabricator as recommended.
63 Vista Mirage Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1906
(760) 409-4075 Phone. (760) 324-6862 Fax
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Preliminary Proposal
63 Vista Mirage Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1906
(760) 409-4075 Phone. (760) 324-6862 Fax
A. Dudley Buchanan
Sculptor & Artist
Preliminary Proposal
63 Vista Mirage Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1906
(760) 409-4075 Phoine. (760) 324-6862 Fax
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A. Dudley Buchanan
Sculptor & Artist
Born: EI Paso, Texas
Education: 2000-2001 Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
2002-Pesent College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA
FEATURED ARTIST
2004 "Steel Fantasy" - July 1 through August 15, 2004
Lynn Pori Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
SOLO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
2001 "Art in Motion" - October 13 through November 11, 2001
BGH Gallery, Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, CA
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1996 - 2003 "Shinning Star Steel" - A Gallery Fine Arts, Palm Desert, CA
1995 -1999 "Carnival' - del Mana Gallery, Old Town -Pasadena, CA
1993 -1994 "Twisted Steel' - Winfield Gallery, Carmel, CA
1992 "Just Steel' - Gallery 8, La Jolla, CA
1991 "Neural Dancing" - Sherwood Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
1991 "Neural Dancing" - The Gallery of Functional Art, Santa Monica, CA
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
1996 "Propeller" - Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA
1995 "Unnamed" - Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
ADS 7/2005
63 Vista Mirage Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1906
(760) 409-4075 Phone. (760) 324-6862 Fax
Embracing the Dewrt
Public Art Program
Proms
Working as a team, Patricia Mitchell and myself; Eugene Wyrick, plan to build a
sculpture that utilizes traditional printmaking techniques and brings flat images into a
sculptural form. We propose to construct a sculpture from plastic, ink and rubber in a
shape resembling that of a barrel cactus. The surface of the sculpture will be
covered with printed patterns; created from photographs of cactus flowers.
Being from Virginia, I am constantly dumbfounded by the fauna of Southern
California. From the Giant Agove to the Flowering Lupin; I am very interested in the
remarkable beauty that flourishes under the extreme conditions of the desert. Air, so
vacuous that robs the breath from your lungs, nurtures the delicate blossoms of the
cactus flowers. After driving out to view possible locations for this proposal, Patricia
and I decided that this should be the leaping point for our proposal.
We have chosen to start with the form of the barrel cactus. The shape is simple,
easily recognized and has keen metaphoric associations. For me, the rich fauna of
the Palm Desert community is testament to the strength of a city flourishing under
such extreme conditions. We are building from romantic associations with the desert
landscape.
The sculpture will be 5'6" high and approximately 5' in diameter. It will be made
by cutting a series of basic geometric shapes out of Lexan (a strong material that
resists the harsh elements and is UV resistant. ) Then, Patricia will print the cactus
flower patterns on each panel. After the surfaces have been addressed they would
then be hinged together using vulcanized rubber. This material is durable and will
not be effected by the heat and light.
We would like to install the sculpture on the University of California, San
Bernidino/Palm Desert Campus. There is an open patch off grass silhouetted by by
mountains that would create a beautiful formal background for our artwork. (please
see attached renderings.) However, we are open to discussing other possible
locations, at a later date.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We
the near future. W
Sincerely
Patricia R. Mitchell & Eugene G. Wyrick
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"EMBRACING THE DESERT:
A Program of Temporary Public Art Projects"
TITLE: "DESERT TOAD"
CONCEPT: The desert can be described as hot, dry, glaring, sparse,
severe... so says the common image of sun -beaten,
tumbleweed stretches of southwestern highway; but the desert
that is home to cactus blooms and rock formations can be
described as beautiful. The clear nights are magical, the native
history is rich, and the intricately balanced ecosystem is
delicate. A playful inhabitant of the side of the desert that
Invites warmly is the "Desert Toad."
A chance encounter with the Desert Toad" will amuse and
stimulate those who see it. This silly, colorful amphibian is far
less mysterious than many other desert inhabitants, which are
elusive, notoriously nocturnal, and can be foreboding and
scary. It is large and visible, tempting one to touch the bumps
and to consider other desert creature possibilities. The
"Desert Toad is a toad with a smile that you can see for a mile.
SIZE (Approximate):
Height: 4 feet at the head
Width: 5-6 feet at the various points
Length: 4.-6
Surface: Textured and bumpy
Materials: Mold Cast Fiberglass - painted and sealed
Basegnstallation - To be determined according to site
ARTIST: Anita Stoefen
1861 Pacific Ranch Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Ph: 760 632-7188 or 858 720-2454
Email: anstoef(Wvahoo.com
EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Pine Arts Degree
Participated in Several Public Arts Programs including:
• Arts Alive Banner Program - No. County Coastal Cities
■ Payasada - Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Painted Horses
■ Urban Tree Project - Port of San Diego
REFERENCES: Available on request.
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PRELIMINARY SCULPTURE PROPOSAL I
FOR
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM "EMBRACING THE DESERT"
RICHARD L. TWEDT, PUBLIC ARTS MANAGER
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 FRED WARING DR.
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
760 776 6380
DULY 27, 2005
FROM JOHN L. SEYFRIED
112 FOREST PARK PL.
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
501 624 6417
TITLE OF SCULPTURE: " DESERT DREAM"
DESCRIPTIVE --SOFT , SENSUOU9, GOLD & SILVER CURVA-LINEAR FORMS
IN SUBTLE UNISON MOVED BY THE WHIMSICAL BREEZE
PROVOKING THE SPIRIT OF THE ETHEREAL DESERT TO
CALM THE SOUL IN VISIONS OF ANY MIRAGE.
THIS MODEL PROJECTS A FLOATING SCULPTURE OF 'GOLD ANNODIZED'
ALUMINUM ABOUT 7' TALL ROTATING ON ITS BASE 'ISLAND STAR'
TETHERED BY BOTTOM FIXED SMALL CABLES & WEIGHT (SAND BAG) FOR
MOVEMENT CONTROL THE STAR FORM PROVIDES GREAT SYMBOLISM &
ALSO ACTS AS A ROTATIONAL 'BRAKE'. CONSTRUCTED OF FIBER-GLAS &
FLOATATION FOAM WITH AFFIXED SOLAR -PANELS TO PROVIDE AN
UPWARD LIGHTING OF BLUE & MAGENTA DIODES (LONG LIFE) FOR'
DREAM-LIKE' ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT.
POSIBLE LOCATIONS --- 1. THE REFLECTING POOLS AT THE COLLEGE
OF THE DESERT, WALTER MARK'S CENTER
FOR THE ARTS.
2. MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT.
3. CIVIC CENTER PARK
THE SCULPTURAL CONCEPT PRESENTS THE POETIC FEELING OF "DESERT
DREAM". SOME CHANGES MAY BE PRESENTED WITHOUT ALTERING THIS
BASIC CONCEPT & MAY ADD TO THE EFFECT SUCH AS A FOUNTAIN &/OR
MOTORIZED (CONTAINED IN BASE) CENTRAL MOVEMENT.
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