THIS IS A PLUMB BOB

Shattuck Hall, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
2010
Silicon bronze, silver, red oak
25’ x 12’ x 2’

Commissioned by Oregon Arts Commission, for Portland State’s architecture department, This Is a Plumb Bob marks my first public art installation. This sculpture features a pointed weight tied to string, like every plumb bob used to establish verticality. While the instrument dates back to Ancient Egypt, its modern use is in surveying and construction. At this early point in my career, I remind students of the importance of orientation and perspective.