Water Tree

Sculpture
Written By Whitney Imura

Project

Water Tree by Lawrence Argent is an FRP sculpture made of four repeating custom molded elements over a matching structural steel armature. The shape is derived from a 3D computer model provided by the artist. Fabrication utilized high translucency resin and glass fiber. The illuminated elements and opaque “branches” were molded using a 345-piece FRP mold allowing four repetitive uses to complete the circular form. Each quadrant was shipped individually and assembled on-site. Internal LED lighting by Jen Lewin Studios changes colors wirelessly and is programmed to evolve continuously but slowly.

Details

  • Location: Vail, Colorado

  • Client Name: Solaris Property Owners LLC

  • Expertise: Fabrication design of the 24-foot tall sculpture fabricated in a 272-piece mold Tall Water Tree Sculpture by K&A. Translucent and opaque elements, UV Resistant clear coat. Installation on site by K&A.

  • Partners: Lawrence Argent, Artist (Illumination electronics by Jen Lewen)

  • Accreditations: Solaris Properties. Artist Lawrence Argent & Jen Lewyn, Engineering by Juri Komendandt Ph.D.

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