Replace on Public Artwork for Motiva Greenbelt


Earlier within the yr, Greenbelt Metro Flats LLC, in partnership with the Metropolis of Greenbelt, commissioned WGS artist Erwin Timmers group to create three-dimensional art work to be put in at Motiva, a brand new 354-unit residential improvement in Greenbelt, MD.

Replace on Public Artwork for Motiva Greenbelt
Erwin Timmers, unique idea design for Motiva

The art work design was to be a spot marker that enlivens the Motiva Greenbelt advanced and surrounding space. Erwin Timmers additionally outlined how sustainable design could be built-in into his design, utilizing recycled glass.

Motiva Idea: Two tall stylized plant shapes will grace the facet of the general public plaza on the principal entrance. The plant “stems” would be the structural parts and have branches popping out the edges which is able to
maintain round glass flower shapes. The construction can be product of powder coated metal, with a
coloring that shifts from inexperienced under to yellow and crimson above. The plant stems will bow outward
after which come nearer collectively towards the highest. They appear to type an entrance or gateway. The
two shapes can be comparable, however uniquely completely different.

Neighborhood glass making workshop on the Washington Glass Studio was held earlier this yr.

The glass inset panels that type the petal circles can be made with neighborhood neighborhood participation, in workshops held on the Washington Glass Studio.

The Greenbelt neighborhood enthusiastically joins in making the most recent public artwork for his or her city. Coloration choice was handled with the utmost care.

Timmers mentioned that the inspiration for his nature impressed design comes from the MOTIVA advanced’s pure environment and the setting. Flowering vegetation which can be native to the world embrace Black-Eyed Susans, Asters, and extra. Flowers are sometimes an emblem of progress and alternative, and the artist mentioned “simply as wildflowers want variety to make a wholesome eco-system, so do individuals…”

Artist Erwin Timmers helps Greenbelt resident volunteer create their first glass masterpiece.
The general public artwork “stems” arrive at Powdercoat studio to obtain their colourful finishes.
Metal framework for the glass “petals” are prepped for his or her protecting paint finishes.

The completed set up date can be Mid-September – extra about this nice mission as we get pictures!!



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