Public Art
Beaded Circle Crossing
The sculpture derives its form from the lodges, tipis, and beadwork of Native Americans, as well as from the bridges of Eiffel and Calatrava. The central upper rectangle is symbolic of the iridescent screens of spliced glass tubes alternating with “bugle bead” shapes. The gathering of the poles around the helix of yellow glass may …
Public Art
Children of the World Dream of Peace
“Children of the World Dream of Peace” is a powerful mural expressing the artist’s desire to abolish violence in society. One section of the piece speaks to the tragedy and devastation of war and its impact on humanity. The mural then moves on to images of smiling children, dressed in traditional folk costumes from around …
Public Art
Dual Meridian
“Dual Meridian” pays homage to the architectural heritage of its site by harking back to the grand, vaulted spaces of turn-of-the-century transportation halls and train sheds. On one side, curvilinear train tracks and indigenous Colorado stones reflect an Iron Age sensibility about transportation. The other side, with its concrete landforms and tiled global map projection, …
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Tribute to Elrey Jeppesen
Elrey Jeppesen was an important figure in early aviation and in Colorado history, bringing standards of navigation and safety to the new industry. There is also a Jeppesen exhibit located on level 6 at the north end of the terminal where aviation enthusiasts can look at see his contributions to the field, his gear, and awards …
Public Art
Art Chronicles
“Art Chronicles” is a photographic series based on the evolution of the construction of the airport and the artist’s experience as an observer. Through seven large photomurals, a series of 100 archival photographs documenting the construction process, the installation of public art commissions and the physical environment of the high prairie, the artist has created …
Public Art
Lost Borders
“Lost Borders” is an integrated landscape art project built along the edge of Cherry Creek across from the park built over Speer Tunnel. The edge of the creek has been reconstructed into terraces with large rocks and native vegetation including willows and dogwood, a stone seating area, and stone ramps near the water. The pedestrian …
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Audio Works – Spirit of the People
The music of duo “Red Tail Chasing Hawks” (Calvin Standing Bear and James Torres) can be heard while walking over the Concourse A passenger bridge. A 43-minute long series of compositions, specifically written for the airport and the Spirit of the People project, includes Native American chanting, drumming and flute playing in both traditional and contemporary styles.
Public Art
Notre Denver
Notre Denver features two cast bronze gargoyles, with one located on the east side and the other on the west side of the baggage-claim areas. The gargoyles, roughly the size of a fifth-grade boy, are seated inside suitcases. Historically, gargoyles were placed on buildings to protect the site. These are placed slightly above the travelers’ …
Public Art
Kinetic Light Air Curtain
“Kinetic Air Light Curtain” consists of a grouping of 5,280 propellers laid out on a grid system that changes configurations as the train passes. The propellers are made of reflective stainless steel and are 12-inches in diameter. The work, which includes blue fluorescent lighting, encompasses the entire mile of the train tunnel journey. The propellers …
Public Art
Untitled (Interior Garden)
Concourse C of the Denver International Airport was re-imagined as a garden oasis within the steel and concrete cathedral-like core of the building. The garden encompasses the entire circulation space where passengers enter and exit the airport train connecting the concourse to the main airport terminal. On the lower level, adjacent to the trains, is …