Facets

2023
Acrylic plastic, metal
10’ x 23’ x 12’

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Photos by Bryan Esler Photo

Facets is a series of three hanging sculptures that depicts the journey to and through the landscapes of West Michigan and celebrates the people who create the region’s identity. In this artwork, a single “gem” is a two-dimensional shape made of acrylic plastic and has 6, 8, or 10 sides. The gems are produced in a variety of colors and transparencies relating to each location’s theme — Facets #1 depicts a brown dune along Lake Michigan, Facets #2 depicts the green rolling farm hills and forest treetops, and Facets #3 depicts the purple and grey skyline of downtown Grand Rapids. The sculptures also compliment the artist-designed terrazzo tiles on the floor below. As a resident of West Michigan, I am excited to have produced a series of permanent sculptures at GRR as a celebration of my experiences here in West Michigan as both a traveler, resident, and artist.

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