https://www.dianehansen.com/public-art daily 1.0 2021-07-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af343952b6a287705679e8f/1525891989196/ Public Art The inspiration for this project comes from the nearby ocean shoreline. Rusted metal forms, reminiscent of undulating kelp, flow around the cement foundation to create movement and visual interest. Vibrant red sections embedded with cast glass pearls beckon community members to explore the organic sculpture. As future vegetation develops, climbing English Ivy will intertwine within the piece, marrying the undersea with the world above. Photo credit: Terry Rishel https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af8db366d2a73ca54eb4cde/1526258486408/ Public Art The sculpture is made of cold-rolled steel and lined with chicken wire. It took a team of over 10 individuals to bring the dinosaur to life. In designing and constructing Humphrey, Diane paid careful attention to his musculoskeletal composition as the moss was overlaid on his spine and body. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af529c370a6ad984c9027aa/1525895052919/ Public Art The installation is located near a Sound Transit stop, where most pedestrians are focused solely on reaching their destination. “Lock-On Tacoma” turns up the visual volume, inviting passersby to pause in their busy days, examine the locks left there by others, and add their own love locks, thus expanding the piece in the most personal of ways. Enlarged steel padlock and skeleton key sculptures, painted in auto enamel, encircle the top portion of the rail support. Hansen worked with youth from Hilltop Artists to cast glass ornaments she incorporated into the locks. Hansen wrapped the columns in metal mesh to create a screen where visitors can attach their own love locks. The project required full ADA accessibility. Diane chose to seek inclusion of all audiences by not only making it accessible, but by creating a piece that inspired conversation for all types of visitors. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af52a8288251b7f2328ded4/1526016642188/ Public Art The structure is filled with over two hundred hand-blown glass floats, created by Diane Hansen and Lesli Jacobs-McHugh. “I love the symbolism that comes with glass floats,” says Diane. “Even though they are made of a seemingly fragile material, they often survive the toughest of journeys, crossing entire oceans without breaking.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af393ab88251bc462739f94/1525911152813/ Public Art Mercy Housing Northwest is situated in the area known as New Tacoma. It is an anchoring community building, bringing residents and vibrancy to downtown Tacoma. Like seeds blown in from the wind, taking root on the hillside, Mercy Housing and New Tacoma have revitalize this key area. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af52a25aa4a998a192240b3/1526016549651/ Public Art Day and evening photos of art placement on the exterior walkway of UW campus Tacoma, WA, intersecting the Prairie Line Trail. Project was completed during PA:ID program and was conceived by team members Diane Hansen, Ed Kroupa, and Jeremy Gregory. Photo includes a temporary art installation by ThoughtBarn Design Team (Lucy Begg and Robert Gay). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5af8d5a970a6ad26b066eaf9/1526257070413/4.%2BHansen_Allure.jpg Public Art https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5d6705528842d100019f662e/1567032663777/test+1.jpg Public Art https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5d59fedf047a080001b0284a/1566179048290/front+image+copy.jpg Public Art https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5d5e05466a2b590001794899/1566442837283/001_1_95.jpg Public Art https://static1.squarespace.com/static/537529b6e4b07d0c6bf391b3/t/5d5de2f31750ea0001cf7a2d/1566431525322/ Public Art The 5th Avenue Theatre Excellence Award also drew inspiration from the Chinese bi-disc and the highly prized materials the discs were made from. These ancient discs were ceremonial items and served as an important symbol of rank. 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