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Sierra brown Final project + portfolio
Public Art Proposal
Title:
Equine In Motion
Artist:
Sierra Brown
Location:
Pioneer Park – Commerce City, CO
For:
Cocklebur Reimagined – Commerce City Public Art Submission
Dimensions (Approximate): 8 ft (H) x 10 ft (L) x 2 ft (W)
Medium: Reclaimed wood, outdoor-grade acrylic paint, metal framework
Project
Concept
“Dual
Nature: The Spirit of the Horse” is a sculptural installation that
celebrates both the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Colorado
landscape. This piece features a life-sized horse sculpture with two distinct
sides:
- The Natural Side: Crafted from reclaimed wood
pieces carefully fitted together, this side emphasizes the raw, tactile
presence of the horse. The use of natural wood reflects sustainability,
craftsmanship, and the historical relationship between the land and its
creatures.
- The Painted Side: The opposite face is adorned
with a vibrant mural inspired by the Colorado wilderness. This
mural depicts a running herd of horses across a mountain-lined prairie,
evoking motion, freedom, and connection to the land. The use of color and
line echoes traditional Western and Indigenous art forms.
Artistic
Goals
The piece
aims to:
- Bridge natural and cultural
elements by
uniting organic material with painted narrative.
- Engage diverse audiences through its tactile,
photographic, and interpretive qualities.
- Celebrate regional identity, especially the iconic
symbolism of horses in Colorado history and heritage.
- Spark reflection on the duality between
wilderness and human expression, permanence and movement.
Materials
and Construction
- Structure: A reinforced internal steel
armature will support the sculpture and withstand weather exposure.
- Woodwork: Reclaimed cedar and oak wood
pieces will be sanded, treated, and assembled into the silhouette of a
horse.
- Mural Surface: One flat or semi-contoured
side of the horse will be primed for painting, using high-durability
acrylic paints with UV protection.
- Base: The sculpture will be
mounted on a low concrete or stone base with optional interpretive
signage.
Maintenance
Plan
The wood
will be treated with sealant to ensure weather resistance. The mural side will
be coated with UV and graffiti protection. Annual inspections are recommended
for structural integrity and paint condition.
Budget
Estimate
(Tentative
and scalable based on available funding)
- Materials: $4,000
- Labor/Artist Fee: $6,000
- Site Prep and Installation:
$2,500
- Maintenance Reserve: $500
- Total Estimate: $13,000
Community
Engagement
Workshops
or educational events can accompany the unveiling, inviting local youth or
artists to contribute ideas or temporary art pieces inspired by the sculpture.
QR codes or plaques can offer digital tours or stories behind the work.
My work
concept ideas
Portfolio
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Final Project
The sculpture I have constructed is an example formed of balsa wood. Laser cut 3MM steel sheets can be used for the final sculptor to insure its longevity and durability, with the base sheet replaced solely by the pedestal, reducing cost. The sculptor is intended to detail the transcendental nature of our proception of reality via the use of the tesseract shape warping a building's structure upon an imperceptible dimension of existence which may or may not exist. The sculptor also utilizes geometric dizziness and a small crowed of pegs with one separated from it, as if they are listening to an ideology which is ultimately small and inconsequential among the wider world.
PROJECT DETAILS
The Town of Windsor’s SoL of Windsor sculpture walk showcases five sculptures on the west end of Windsor Lake, along the Dr. Tom Jones Trail. The Dr. Tom Jones Trail sees over 150,000 visitors a year. The sculptures will be installed on the 3rd week of August and unveiled, with dedicated public art tours, during the Windsor Harvest Festival, August 31st, 2025. This event draws over 10,000 visitors to the Town each year.
Each selected artist will receive a $2,000 stipend, for large works (fitting on our 4'X5' plinths) or $1,200 for small works (fitting our 2'X2' plinths). At the conclusion of the season, one sculpture will be awarded the People's Choice award of $750 based on community votes. Artists are required to be living or working in Colorado or a neighboring state (Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming).
Application deadline: June 1, 2025, at 10:59 PM Mountain Time
Application Requirements
Application Guidelines & Requirements
All applications must include the following:
- Artist’s statement (PDF)
- Current resume or CV (PDF)
- Digital images of the sculptures being submitted for consideration:
- Please include no more than FIVE digital images of each sculpture.
- Please only submit artworks that are available for display for the entire duration of the season; do not submit images of past works or works that are not available or eligible for selection.
- If you are submitting an artwork that has not been fabricated, be sure to include detailed plans/drawings that accurately depict the final sculpture. Artworks that differ dramatically from submitted designs may not be accepted.
- All image files must be uploaded in .jpg format, as required by CaFE.
- Artists may submit a maximum of FIVE sculptures for consideration, and each sculpture must be submitted as a separate application.
- Artwork details (as outlined in CaFE upload process including title, media, dimensions, date, etc.)
- (Optional) Drawing/Photo/Description of the base of each artwork and how it will attach to the pedestals.
Artwork Requirements
Sculptures should be garden size or larger with a minimum of 3 feet in one dimension. The artwork must be designed and fabricated for long-term outdoor durability and ease of maintenance, including strong winds. Acceptable materials include metal, stone, or similarly durable material; wood will not be accepted. Sculptures taller than 12 feet may need stamped engineer drawings to be submitted for permit prior to installation. Artwork must be able to be welded or bolted to a metal display base.
All SoL of Windsor sculpture locations are in highly visible, public areas along a heavily used community trail. Artworks must conform to the following guidelines for pedestrian safety:
- Artwork must not weigh more than 5,000 lbs.
- 7’ to 12’ in height the sculpture can have a 5’ max width
- 3 of the 5 pedestals are 4’X5 X1 tall
- 2 of the 5 pedestals are 2’X2’X3 tall
Timeline
June 1, 2025 - Application Deadline
June 2025 - Review applications and notify artists
August 2025 - Installation of Sculptures
August 31, 2025 – Unveiling of sculptures at Windsor Harvest Festival
August 2026 – Deinstallation of sculptures
Applications must be received by June 1, 2025, at 10:59 PM Pacific Time
Inquiries can be directed to Chris Bates,
Arts and Exhibit Specialist: cbates@windsorgov.com
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility
Open to work by artists or artist teams living or working in Colorado or a neighboring state (Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming) Applicants may submit up to five sculptures for consideration.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Final Portfolio
Portfolio
4 Digital Paintings
Esoteric Self Portrait
Currency
Final Project
Augusta University Summerville Campus on Innovation & Community Public
Arts Proposal
Artist Statement and Concept
Augusta University’s Summerville Campus is a symbol of
forward-thinking education and meaningful community connection. Rooted Reach
is my proposal that seeks to embody these foundational values—inspiration
through innovation, and strength through community—by creating a living,
evolving sculpture that intertwines human form with natural growth.
The monument will feature three elongated human figures,
each unique in proportion and body shape, representing the diversity of human
experience and the individuality of every student’s journey. Their forms will
be modest yet dynamic, stretched upwards as though in quiet striving. Each
figure will be delicately poised on its toes, heads back tilted skyward, faces
cast toward their extended hands—hands that hold shallow bowls of soil. These
vessels, raised towards their light to symbolize nurturing: humans giving to
nature, and in time, nature giving back.
Constructed with a steel rebar framework and cast in
concrete, the figures will be durable, tactile, and safe for public
interaction. Their surfaces will be intentionally textured, inviting nature to
participate in the artwork’s evolution. Over time, moss, lichens, and other
ground-hugging flora will claim the lower halves of the statues, particularly
on the shaded sides, softening their forms and bringing the art piece to an
equilibrium with the environment.
The bowls held aloft by each figure will be planted with
fast-growing, light-clinging, or fruiting plants—vines such as gentler grape
varieties that won’t overwhelm the sculpture but drape gracefully, echoing the
gesture of the figures. The symbiotic relationship between sculpture and
greenery reinforces the concept of innovation as a process deeply rooted in the
natural world and nurtured by communal effort.
Installation and Materials
Materials: Steel rebar, cast concrete, soil, and live plants
(selectively chosen based on climate and growth behavior)
Size: Each figure will be at minimum 10’ tall, the center
figure being the tallest of the trio, positioned on an embedded concrete base
on integrated directly into the landscape with secure below-ground anchoring.
Safety & Durability: All materials will be
weather-resistant and finished to allow safe public interaction while
withstanding outdoor conditions. Texture concrete will help facilitate plant
growth without compromising structure integrity.
Conclusion
Rooted Reach is more than a static installation. It is a
living tribute to the university’s mission. By physically embodying the dynamic
relationship between human beings and their environment, it invites ongoing
reflection on how growth—academic, personal, and communal—requires both
grounding and aspiration. This piece encourages not only interaction, but
participation, reminding all who pass by that innovation begins with what we
nurture together. 
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