Neon For The Bagley Wright Theatre

Description: Stephen Antonakos' red neon arabesques, dashed lines and right angles seem to float across the top of the Bagley Wright Theatre. Their lively geometry acts as an effective counterpoint to the formal symmetry of the building's façade—a front elevation punctuated by a series of green bands ranging in hue from pale sage to bright apple. Deep burgundy joints delineate each shift in shade, creating a subtle foil to the green façade, a contrast emphasized by the cherry red glow of the neon. The medium itself also plays with the stylized patterns formed from neon tubing used on the old-fashioned marquees of Broadway theaters—a design choice that evokes the rich tradition of the American stage. Antonakos worked closely with the project architects, NBBJ, to produce a neon sculpture that complements the postmodern architectural style of the building.

Location: Seattle Center, Seattle Repertory Theatre