Prairie Reef - Denver, CO - Kinetic Sculpture and Art on Waymarking.com

This median project features a large composition of 20’ high kinetic steel prairie grass forms combined with calligraphic swirls depicting wind currents. The artist, Erick Johnson of Fort Collins, Colorado, states his inspiration is found in two dynamic characteristics of the Stapleton [neighborhood] site: the wind currents that move down from the Rockies onto the Front Range and their play with and among its tall prairie grasses. This artwork spans two medians and now defines the southern entry to the Stapleton development. Johnson was awarded a $150,000 commission for this piece. (from (visit link) )

There is an extension to the piece just a block east at N39° 44.968, W104° 53.201. Both of these pieces are on a large traffic median, so this is not really a good place for children.

Title of Piece: Prairie Reef Artist: Patrick Marold Material/Media: Stainless Steel Date of Creation or Placement: 2010 Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Stapleton neighborhood Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link] Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed

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