“Arcana” was commissioned by Art in Public Spaces through ArtsWA, the Washington State Arts Commission, for the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington in Seattle.

This piece features vibrant glass elements interacting with metal silhouettes to create a dynamic, stage-like environment. Inspired by Oskar Schlemmer’s Triadic Ballet from the Bauhaus era, Arcana combines geometry with historical engineering tools, fostering a sense of belonging and inspiration among students.

The installation is designed to engage viewers from different perspectives, encouraging interaction with the space while reinforcing a connection between engineering and artistic expression.

The project is scheduled for installation in 2025.

These are very preliminary sketches from ideas that then were developed into the final piece.

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