Temporary Public Art Sculptures on Display
Published on March 28, 2022
Coral Springs, FL – Residents of Coral Springs and those traveling through the city can help pick the city’s next public art piece.
Four sculptures will be on display until June 2022 along Sample Road and the ArtWalk as part of the city’s Public Art program. Residents will be encouraged to vote for their favorite piece on the city’s website. The sculpture with the most votes will be presented to the Public Art Committee as a recommendation for purchase by the city for display in a public location.
The following lists the names of each sculpture and artist:
Hera - The Blue Heron | Artist: Lee Bell | Location: 9800 Block and Sample Road
This 66” x 35” x16” sculpture was constructed using recycled media, steel, compounded cement, and lath. One of Bell’s artistic goals is for the work to draw attention to the often-subtle use of recycled materials. Bell creates work in an intuitive manner of conversation between upcycled and recycled materials mixed with compounded cement, steel and a strong affinity for nature.
Fernando | Artist: Lee Bell | Location: SW corner of NW 101st Ave and Sample Road
This imaginative sculpture is constructed from mixed media, recycled media, steel, compounded cement, and lath. It also includes exterior concrete dyes, stains, and sealant. Standing at 84" x 36" x 20”, the piece was created with the intent of bringing a figure to life that is both whimsical and elegant while demonstrating an appreciation for all things in nature.
Tango Dudali | Artist: Béju | Location: NE corner of NW 99th Way and Sample Rd
Dudali represents the power of feigned simplicity. At 7’ x 5’ x 4’, the sculpture is a spontaneous character through whom the artist candidly illustrates joyful human interactions inspired by his view of society. Dudali’s minimalism and seemingly simplistic creations are the result of tedious studies of body movement leading to complex and precise realizations. The purer the form, the more rigorous its implementation.
Overflowing Blessings | Artist: Rabbi Yitzchok Moully | Location: The ArtWalk
Standing at 8’ x 6’ x 6’, “Overflowing Blessings” celebrates collective gratitude. Every layer of color poured into the Cup of Blessings represents one person's gratitude. The complete sculpture is a visualization of gratefulness and a monument to the positive aspects of life.
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The city’s artwork collection includes permanently sited and integrated works which are commissioned through a public process. The city stewards and maintains the artwork through an ongoing program of coordinated conservation activities, which include inspections, major restorative work, and routine maintenance. No tax dollars go toward purchasing public art in Coral Springs. All financing comes from a fee charged to developers who have projects larger than 12,500 square feet. Developers may contribute to the Public Art Fund or purchase an artwork to display on their property in accordance with Chapter 6 of the city’s Land Development Code.
To vote or learn more about the program, visit CoralSprings.org/PublicArt.
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