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Coneflower
Project Type
Public Art
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Year Built
2023
Design Objective
Anchor Art for Momentum Festival
Materials
Oxidized steel, industrial glass, dichroic film
Installed on a central Downtown Toledo street corner as a temporary anchor for the 2023 Momentum Festival.
This 16 foot tall representation of one of the region's most recognizable native plants is made of steel, blown glass, and dichroic-coated industrial glass (cut from the Pilkington Float Factory's unused drops).
The pedals are designed to change color and shoot colorful shadows as the Sun moves across the sky, and as the viewer's perspective changes.
Some coneflowers are pioneer species, often appearing in disturbed sites, representing a new beginning. They're great for pollinators and provide much to an ecosystem.