Placed
in the middle of the renovated quarry near the entry to the trail network in
Oak Tree Park, a mammoth singular boulder (6-8’ high) or a pair of large
boulders (4-5’ high) would act as an iconic centerpiece for the surrounding
berms and groves. The stone would be
incised with a series of ‘hieroglyphic fossils’ arranged as a constellational narrative
band running horizontally around the girth.
Functioning as an anchor storyline, bio
boulders provide interpretive wayfinding for park users that can be touchstone
for revealed meanings over multiple visits.
A way
to extend the concept would be to site 2-3 additional boulders in the meadow
adjacent the playground next to South 74th Street. Another high-visibility location would be on
the new turf island in the parking lot.
Some thought given to color-coding all artwork with shades of blue as
well. The overall effect should be
monumental and intimate, subtle and clear, simple and ornate. A mirror of the natural world it inhabits.
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