![]() The topside of each leaf displays a vein structure and satin finish, while the undersides reveal the imprint of the grid-like map of Chicago. In contrast with the industrial material from which they are cast, some of the leaves curl or twist, others lie flat, mimicking the lightness and delicacy of their natural counterparts. Like much of Carolyn Ottmers’ work, this installation combines organic and industrial elements, merging nature with the urban environment. Intersect comprises eight cast-aluminum leaves scattered across the plaza of the 911 Emergency Communications Center. The installation acknowledges the commitment of emergency services personnel to the well-being of the community and functions as a seating area where employees can take a break from their demanding work.Ĭast aluminum, dimensions vary, H. Looping around a single tree in a planter (a play on the “island” concept), the letters form the shape of the numbers, 9-1-1. The letters spell the quotation, “No man is an island entire of itself,” from a classic 1624 John Donne poem. The sculptural installation consists of 29 three-dimensional letters cut from red carnelian granite. Nancy Dwyer’s 911 Oasis blurs the boundaries between fine and commercial art, merging industrial and graphic design processes to transform language into sculptural objects. Public Art Program > 911 Emergency Communications Centerġ997, Red carnelian granite and tree in stainless steel planter ![]()
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