Client: City of Solon
Location: Solon, OH, United States
Completion date: 2004
Artwork budget: $60,000
Project Team
Artist
Charlotte Lees
sculpturebylees ltd.
Public Art Agent
Donald Holub
City of Solon Recreation Department
Overview
This sculpture was designed to enhance the entrance to the recreation center. It measures 12'x18'x18' and fabricated from painted aluminum and stainless steel. It is surrounded with seating areas placed at various levels.
Goals
Esprit de Corps was site specific for the Solon Recreation Center. It was designed to act as a welcome to the center and a place to sit while waiting to be picked up or a gathering place. It is the centers signature piece.
Process
This was a collaboration between myself, the City of Solon and the Director of the Recreation Department. I presented the marquette to City Council and the Director of the Recreation Department for approval. I then worked with Tomco, my fabricator , who also installed the sculpture. Everyone was pleased with the finished sculpture.
Additional Information
The sculpture presents playful figures and words to create a canopy that surrounds the viewer. When the sun is shinning the images are reflected on the ground creating a wonderful environment. More of my public sculptures can be viewed at my website www.charlottelees.com.