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Elevations (1)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health

Los Angeles, California

2011

Description

Elevations (1) is an illuminated sculpture with a corresponding Venetian plaster wall drawing. The white and black wall drawing mimics the curves of the sculpture and was applied using a stencil. In contrast to the precision of the lines, a distressed finish was chosen for the wall’s surface. A metallic silver powder was added to the wall to create a silver sheen. The reflection of light on the wall’s surface illuminates the sculpture and enhances the visual interaction between the two elements.

Information

Elevations (1) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health - Projects - Cliff Garten Studio

Photo Credit William Short

Location
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health, Los Angeles, CA

Date
2011

Medium
Aluminum and Venetian Plaster

Dimensions
7’ H x 6’-3” W x 5’-5” D; Total Wall 22’ H x 12’ W

Commisioned by
Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Civic Art Program​

Client Reference 
Erin Harkey, Public Art Associate, Los Angeles Co. Arts Commission

Photography 
William Short
Los Angeles, CA