About This Piece

With two hundred and ninety six (296), eight inch discs, and a little over a quarter of the discs hosting quotes on the experience of walking, the experience of cycling, and the experience of being mindful of ones surroundings, A Mindful Bridge celebrates the pedestrian and the cyclist and is meant to send messages of confirmation to those crossing the bridge, turning the crossing a twelve lane interstate into a more meaningful experience.
In these turbulent times, it is important to remember the value of focusing inward. A Mindful Bridge celebrates pedestrians and cyclists, and it is meant to send messages of confirmation to those crossing Denver’s interstate. Vehicles are speeding beneath you, the noise is intense and anyone with the slightest tinge of acrophobia crosses with some trepidation. The anxiety of crossing the bridge provided the inspiration behind our design that incorporates 296 discs that line the bridge, with a ¼ of the disks hosting quotes from writers, singers, politicians, and practitioners of mindfulness about the experience of walking, the experience of cycling, and the experience of being mindful. Our goal was to create a visually captivating piece that makes crossing the freeway a thoughtful experience. As one begins their trek they see a bounty of shimmering spheres that escort the trekker throughout their journey. And as they quickly discover the accompanying quotes, many will slow down and focus their attention inward.