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Aurora Bright Dawn
Aurora Bright Dawn
Aurora Bright Dawn

Aurora Bright Dawn

Artist Vicki Scuri
MediumKodaXT, Painted Steel, Painted Concrete
DimensionsOverall Measurements: 25 x 45 x 175 ft. (762 x 1,371.5 x 5,333.7 cm) Individual Blades: 4 ft., 6 1/2 in. (121.9 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsIntegrated Art
Credit LineSeattle Department of Transportation 1% for Art funds
Description:  Inspired by the sunrise, this project adds color and pattern to an aging pedestrian bridge, transforming it into a community landmark gateway. Hundreds of translucent colorful fins transition through the hues of the sunrise across the span of the bridge. The four-foot tall and six-and-half-inch wide fins sit on the outside of and attach to the railings. The fins elevate the bridge into a unique art experience for both the cars traveling under and the pedestrians above. The colors on the translucent fins will shift and blend as the viewer moves through the site, creating a dynamic experience. The bridge’s columns and stairs hold colorful painted graphic, connecting the artwork directly to the site.

Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Vicki Scuri (2007)
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