Lotus Blossom | Ralph Helmick | Santa Clara, CA
The new bed building is connected to the Main Hospital via a large 2 story “solarium” referred to as the Lobby Link. There is a patient bridge that dissects the space in two. The front side of the bridge is available to the artist.
The artist was commissioned to create a particulate sculpture using custom colored crystal elements in the form of a Lotus Flower. Each color (blue and clear) represents the flower in either its open state or closed. The particulate sculptures are suspended from a water jet cut steel plate representing a “reflection” of the flower in both states. The plate is attached to the steel structure enclosing the Lobby Link and required OSHPD review.
Criteria:
Status:
Installed June, 2017
The artist was commissioned to create a particulate sculpture using custom colored crystal elements in the form of a Lotus Flower. Each color (blue and clear) represents the flower in either its open state or closed. The particulate sculptures are suspended from a water jet cut steel plate representing a “reflection” of the flower in both states. The plate is attached to the steel structure enclosing the Lobby Link and required OSHPD review.
Criteria:
- Is of appropriate scale to the surrounding architecture
- Is made of a material that is low in maintenance and complimentary to the surrounding environment
- Is inviting and “uplifting” in its spirit and composition Does not create extreme visual barriers for sight lines
- Suspended art should not extend further than 12’ from ceiling to avoid interference with trees
- Artwork cannot span over the lobby bridge Needs OSHPD approval
Status:
Installed June, 2017
