Steven Taylor
Sanctity of Life Pavilion
Artwork Selection
City Council Meeting
May 6, 2024
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Project Milestones
3 3/2023
FTC
MEETIN G
3/2023
COUNCIL
MEETING
SUMMER
2023
9 /2023
FTC
MEETING
11/2023
ACLC
MEETING
3/ 2024
ART
CURATOR
4/2024
ACLC
MEETING
Onsite meeting at
the Marina Park for
proposed pavilion.
Approved proposal
to move project to
pavilion site.
Community
dialogues on
conceptual designs
Report on
community
dialogue and
pavilion design
concepts.
Project update and
request assistance
with art curator
solicitation.
Solicited and
executed contract
with art curator.
Present and voted
on artwork options
Dorka Keehn, Principal
4 Art Curator
CHARLIE GADEKEN
13’Tx 2’Wx2’D
Materials:
• Main tower– Corten Steel.A flock of sparrows wrapping around the tower are cut out of the steel.
• Upper Cube– Stainless steel cube with sparrows etched into the material • Upper Tower–Corten Steel
• Apex– made of bronze sheet
• Sculptured Birds– 3D forms shaped from bronze sheet
• Base– Concrete or Stone
Lighting • One large, ground
-mounted, single-color LED Fixture inside the sculpture, illuminating the birds from within.
• Color to be generated froma custom piece of slumped glass that creates a unique color lens for the white LED
• Four uplights around the base of the sculpture • Twinkling light at the Apex Bio
Gadeken is an award-winning industrial artist working in the creative field for over 25 years, whose monumental interactive public artworks reimagine the world post-nature. Artwork commissions include Black Rock Arts Foundation, City of San Francisco, Insomniac Events, Coachella, City of Palo Alto, City of Calabasas, City of Los Altos, Stanford University, and more.
Many of Charles’ works have also been exhibited internationally. 5 YOKO KUBRICK
KALLIOPE
5’Hx 2.9’Wx 2.1’D
Material: Black Granite
Kalliope means "beautiful voice.” In Greek mythology,
she wasa goddess of epic poetry and eloquence.
BIO
Kubrick,a Bay Area sculptor crafts abstract
sculptures shaped by nature's forms. She intertwines
these shapes with tales from classical mythology,
recognizing recurring stories across time and space
emanating from the collective unconscious. Half
Japanese and half Czech, Kubrick's art bears the
influence of Czech Art Nouveau, marrying intricate
designs with her multicultural background.
Her artistic practice investigates the impact of
nature’s sensuality on human perception, combining
the raw beauty of elements such as flowers, curves,
and landscapes with classical and comparative
mythology. Her work explores themes of universal
aesthetics, the collective unconscious, and shared
imagery that transcends cultural boundaries
6 HYBYCOZO
RESPIRE
12’Hx 6’W
Materials: Powder Coated Stainless Steel,
LED
The sculpture invites contemplation on the
parallel of valuing every life and every
breath. The laser cut pattern will be
inspired by natural forms underscoring the
interconnectedness of all beings.
BIO
HYBYCOZO is the collaborative studio of
artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena
Filipchuk. Based in Los Angeles, their work
consists of larger than life geometric
sculptures, often with pattern and texture
that draw on inspirations from science,
mathematics, and natural phenomena.
With permanent public artworks in Dubai,
Istanbul, Las Vegas, Sacramento, New
Zealand, and the SF Bay Area, they have
exhibited with institutions such as The
Smithsonian, The Cincinnati Museum of
Art, The Oakland Museum of California,
The Ulrich Museum of Art, and Crystal
Bridges.
7 KATE RAUDENBUSH
LIFE FORCE
9’ 9”3/8”Hx 11’1 1/4”@x3’1”D
Materials: 1/4” plate weathering steel, sanded 1/4” stainless steel, brass finished attaching hardware
A portal of spiritual presence opens before you. Interwoven arcs of energetic vibrations spiral arounda human silhouette held ina circular framework. The interplay of space and solid forms reminds us of the presence and absence of
souls who have left this Earth, but still remain in our hearts.
This sculpture isa symbolic threshold that invites us to consider the infinite mystery of our existence.
Bio
New York-based, Raudenbush creates allegorical
environments at the intersection of sculpture and
architecture. Laser-cut metal contemplative environments comment symbolically on the perils and potential of our evolving humanity. Form and space combine to create an
ancient and futuristic aesthetic that aims to immerse the visitor in its mystery, grace and strength. Her sculptures are in civic collections in Montreal, Seoul, Tulum, New York, Washington DC, and San Fransisco. Her art was featured in the record breaking “No Spectators: The Art of Burning
Man” show at the Smithsonian Museum. In 2019, she
received the National Citizen Artist Award from Americans for the Arts.
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Other artwork
presented to ACLC
GUY OVERFELT
REFLECTION
8’ H x 6.25’W x 5.42’D
Material: two-way security/privacy mirror
Inviting a new perspective and reflection on lives lost to police brutality. especially with the sculptural use of the two-way security/privacy mirror cladding, which is fitting and poetic.
Bio
Based in San Francisco, Overfelt is a multi-disciplinary post-conceptual artist. He works with various media
including sculpture, performance, photography, video and drawing. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums including the Oakland Museum of
California; Guangzhou Triennial, China; St. Mary's
University, Halifax, Canada; The Havana Biennial, Cuba; Jack Hanley Gallery, San Francisco, and White Columns,
New York City. His work has been acquired by the Berkeley Museum Collection and the JPMorgan Chase Collection, as well as private collections.
NOTE: Reflective mirror surface shall not be used due to proximity to Oakland airport due to visual impact to pilots and air traffic control personnel.
10 MICHAEL CHRISTIAN
BLOOM
H11’ x W10’ x L10’
Material: Steel
"Bloom" is an abstract sculpture crafted from thick
coils of steel. The rust-colored metal forms loop and
curve in an organic, flowerlike shape, with ribbons and tendrils unfurling outward. The textured surface
captures shifting light and shadows, giving a sense of
movement and opening, like a blossom emerging from
a tightly wound bud. The sculpture's flowing lines and
natural inspiration evoke the delicacy and beauty found in the unfolding of new life in nature. At 11 feet tall, "Bloom" has a powerful, larger-than-life presence while maintaining an earthy, grounded quality.
Bio
Bay Area based artist, Christian’s large-scale steel
creations have homes in city centers, private
collections, and at events in North America, Europe,
and Australia. His playful and interactive sculptures,
inspired by organic forms and patterns in nature, are a mainstay at art and music festivals across the country.
In addition to his sculpture, Christian continues to
exhibit his drawings and paintings, as they play an
integral part of his creative process. 11
RICHARD HUDSON
THE TEAR
5’9” x 3’4”
Material: Mirrored stainless steel
Hudson is a British sculptor renowned for his
organic artistic language. Hudson says his work
is influenced by the flux, shape and movement of
billions of particles that nature draws together
from their unbridled chaos to create beauty.
Hudson’s hands-on relationship with his diverse
materials – most often marble, wood, steel or
bronze – produces organic, polished work that is
at once timeless and contemporary. Exploring
the canon of Western sculpture and changing
approaches to beauty, Hudson’s smooth and
sensual sculptures concern not only the fields of
art and art history but also psychology,
anthropology and philosophy
NOTE: Reflective mirror surface shall not be
used due to proximity to Oakland airport due to
visual impact to pilots and air traffic control
personnel.
12 ZULU HERU
ABBOTT
Materials: stainless steel, stained glass
17’H x 10’ D x 16’ roof
This sculpture is based on an African
tribal mask that provides a space for
healing and meditation. The viewer will
be transfixed by the scale and bold
cultural identity and soothed by a sound
bath of wind chimes.
Bio
San Francisco based artist Heru is an
army veteran, engineer, crane operator,
and innovative sculptor. He is known for
creating stunning multimedia Afrocentric
sculptures using discarded materials.
With a BFA in Fine Arts from Howard
University and over a decade of welding
and metal fabrication experience, Zulu
is a master at turning discarded metals
into thought-provoking art.
13 ZULU HERU
PAN
10’T x 5’D
Materials: stainless steel
Pan, the Shepard, is a guide, leading others
towards peace and safety. Even in the face of evil,
he is morally upright, protecting the Sheep from
the wolves. However, he does not kill or resent the
wolves, for he understands the circle of life and
death. He is the messenger of God and the
guardian of righteous ways. The Shepard guides
and protects the Sheep as he carries out the
positive will of the divine. He watches over all
living beings.
14 ACLC Selection #1
5 votes
ACLC Selection #2
5 votes
ACLC Selection #3
4 votes Taylor Family Selection
15 Next Steps and Timeline
May
Artwork Selection &
Fabrication
June
Final Plans
July/August
Bid
September
Award
October
Construction
November/December
Ribbon Cutting
16 Council Action
1. Discussion/clarifying questions
2. Select ONE artwork
3. Vote on top ranking artwork to be incorporated into the final design plans
17 ACL Selection #1
5 votes
ACL Selection #2
5 votes
ACL Selection #3
4 votes Taylor Family Selection
Artwork Council Vote
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