Public Art

Sprouted Bumbershoot
(maquette - 2010)

Mild steel, powder coat

15 x 8 x 7 inches (maquette)
15 x 8 x 7 feet (at full size)

This colorful umbrella tree lives in the imaginations of the artists, who reside in the soggy Pacific Northwest. Incessant rains fuel this tree’s growth while the parasol flowers provide refuge from the area’s frequent downpours. While the Sprouted Bumbershoot is native to the Northwest, it is seen as a curious exotic when grown in sunny San Diego.

Note: This design was chosen for the Port of San Diego's Urban Tree 7 exhibtion. 30 artists will each turn a 12 foot pole into a sculptural tree that will adorn San Diego's waterfront from Oct 2010 thru Oct 2011.

Despite the Rain (in process)

Stainless steel, steel, powder coat
72 x 57 x 24 inches

We were awarded a commission by The City of Bremerton, WA to create a pedestrian scale version of our 18" bronze sculpture called Despite the Rain. This version will have a body of brushed stainless steel, and a brightly colored steel umbrella.

Despite the Rain is an ode to the Pacific Northwest rain, and not letting it get the best of you!

Installation is planned for summer 2010.

Shapely Two (in process)

Mild steel, powder coat
102 x 63 x 16 inches

Our Shapely series is an exploration of color, shape and pure abstraction.

Note: This design was juried into the El Paseo Sculpture Invitational, a two-year exhibit sponsored by the Arts Commission of Palm Desert, CA. The exhibit will run from Oct 2010 - Oct 2012.

Rise (2009)

Stainless steel, powder coat
104 x 57 x 24 inches

Strong Body. Open Mind. Full Spirit.

This winged woman with her angelic presence is floating upwards, rising to meet the potential that lies within. While her open heart exposes her vulnerability and the chink on her lower body hints at imperfection, these marks of humanness provide a roadmap to a life of complete fulfillment. The color red signifies passion and flow of blood, for while she is angelic in presence, she is very human in nature.

Rise is currently on display in Woodinville, WA.

Available - $18,000

Shapely (2009)

Mild steel, powder coat
108 x 53 x 22 inches

A childlike fascination with bright colors and puzzle pieces resurfaces as we play with vivid yet simple shapes; piecing them together to create flowing lines and a sensuous, more grown-up form.

This sculpture is currently part of the Arts Downtown Outdoor Gallery in Puyallup, WA for 2009 - 2011.

Available

Pillars of Fullfilment (2003)

Fabricated bronze
10 x 9 x 9 feet

This memorial sculpture was created for the late Lori Irving, a beloved professor at Washington State University - Vancouver. Jennifer was lead artist and project manager of this collaborative sculpture with Women Who Weld, a 6-women art collective.

The pillars each represent an inspiring quality of Lori, who had a deeply positive impact on so many lives. These qualities come alive through stylized designs embellishing each pillar.

Commissioned by Washington State University, Vancouver, WA

Wendy Rose (2006)

Stainless steel, glass, ceramic
10 x 8 x 7 feet

Commissioned by City of Vancouver, WA to honor the women who worked in the Kaiser Shipyards during WWII. Jennifer was co-artist and project manager on this collaborative commission with Women Who Weld, a 6-women art collective.

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