Lake City Gateway
Artist
Michael Sweeney
MediumConcrete, wire, painted steel
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineSeattle Department of Transportation (formerly Engineering Department) 1% for Art funds
Description: This project consists of two sculptures. The first consists of two large concrete faux stones and two blue steel forms, with stainless steel shapes attached. The second sculpture has one large concrete faux stone and two blue steel forms with stainless steel shapes attached.
Artist Statement: Boulders conjure suggestions of wilderness and have been used throughout history to establish gateway points into cities. The steel units which arc toward the city are derived from rectangular shapes inherent in the geometric character of city structures.
Location: Lake City Way Northeast between Northeast 123rd Street and Northeast 127th Street, Seattle WA 98126
Location: Lake City Way Northeast between Northeast 123rd Street and Northeast 127th Street, Seattle WA 98126
