Client: Pan Am Boxing/ Pan Am Place
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Completion date: 2014
Artwork budget: $40,000
Project Team
Artist
Charlie Johnston
Architect
Richard Walls
ADI Designworks
Client
Harry Black
Pan Am Boxing
Overview
12ʼx 20ʼx 8ʼ Suspended wall sculpture, steel, hard coated foam, hydrostone, wood, acrylics. Pan Am Place, Winnipeg Heritage Exchange District, MB. Exterior façade of a heritage building that has been retrofitted as transitional housing for young boxing club members, this installation wall sculpture symbolizes breaking through barriers in a retro pop art style.
Goals
The primary goal was to connect the goals of Pan Am Place to the Exchange District environment, creating an iconic representation of the clubs philosophy. Also to empower members of the club and residents of Pan Am Place to embrace their inner strength and take pride in their efforts at self improvement.
Process
I worked primarily with the architect in charge of the renovations to develop the concept and bring it to fruition.
Additional Information
This project was completed in August 2013.