Portland Water Veil
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Description by the artist:
The touchstone of my approach to the lobby was based on some comments made by Judge Marsh: the artwork in the lobby should act as an invitation and have a calming aspect to the viewer. The other important consideration was to do work that complimented and enhanced the architecture. In reflection, the result is contained in the Japanese word wa, meaning harmony.
Near the window wall is a free-standing screen work entitled: "Portland Water Veil." The piece independently stands near the mezzanine pedestrian walk. The intention is that the work is highly visible on the inside and outside of the building, setting up a dynamic invitation to the public at large. The use of water in the form of a wave is actually employing a natural element that mimics the sense that we have whenever we look at water. The intention is to becalm the viewer.
