Flow - Giant Glass Mural
To Be Created by Local Artist Bob Ziller
Patrons sought to Assist in Funding
Designed for the new building under construction at Forbes Ave &
Murray Ave in Squirrel Hill.
Building construction scheduled to be completed in April, 2004.
Mural scheduled to be installed in March, 2004.
The Flow mural incorporates a new technique of painting in
the back of spandrel glass, which will be done by Emerald Art Glass on
Pittsburgh's South Side. The mural will feature mirror placed behind
the painted glass, acting as insulation, with the mirror being made
visible through half-inch unpainted borders between every color of the
mural. This will allow the reflection of lights and passing traffic,
on foot and in cars, to undulate across the length of the mural (91
feet), creating a continually dynamic, interactive work of art.
Additionally, with the mural's primary color being a deep indigo, it
will softly, convincingly reflect the community passing in front of
it, day or night, thereby transforming a seemingly abstract work into
an ever-evolving creator of figurative portraits. The Flow
mural, an abstract rendering of DNA, will literally reflect the flow
of humanity at this bustling center of human activity. The building
itself will house five international restaurants, a Rite-Aid, spa, and
salon.
About the Artist
Bob Ziller, a former New Yorker who has lived in Pittsburgh for 12
years, has displayed his work in dozens of galleries and national
museums, including the Hunter Museum of American Art.
He has been honored locally by having his work exhibited at
Pittsburgh's internationally-renowned Mattress Factory. He has also
been granted the Festival Award for Sculpture at the Three Rivers Arts
Festival. His Art-O-Mat work, in collaboration with Michael Saxman,
has been featured at the Andy Warhol Museum, the Whitney Museum, and
the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
About Donations
Sun Crumbs has whole-heartedly supported Ziller's work in its
exhibitions over the years, and is now acting as a fiscal conduit for
patrons of this dynamic new work.
All donations made payable to Sun Crumbs are tax-deductible.
The setting of the Flow glass mural is the busiest intersection
in Pittsburgh - it is estimated that over 30,000 people pass through the
intersection every day - well over a million people a year.
Financial participants for the Flow mural (Corporate $5000+,
Private business: $1000+, Individuals: $500+) will be listed in a
prominently-displayed plaque at the building's entrance. Since the
mural is slated to be installed in March, 2004, patrons are asked to
respond as soon as possible.
Patrons can support the mural via the web at
www.suncrumbs.org, or
at the mailing address listed below:
Sun Crumbs
602 Mellon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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