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Description:
The multi-colored (pink, purple, blue, green, lime green, yellow,
orange and red) bike rack consists of seven, metal xylophone keys
and two accompanying playing sticks. It measures six-feet by 15-feet
high. The legs of the keys of the xylophone are different lengths,
creating a series of slanted surfaces and evoking a sense of musical
movement.
Funding:
The project was funded through city of Tempe Capital Improvement
Project Percent for Art funds made available through the Tempe
Transit tax.
Artist biography:
Tomassini has designed three other bike racks, located in downtown
Tempe. Her work was featured in the 1999 Arizona Biennial,
the Tucson Museum of Art’s juried exhibition that takes place every
other year.
Artist statement:
Not
available.
The Tempe public art program is managed by city
of Tempe Cultural Services staff
with input from the Tempe Municipal Arts Commission, a 15-member,
mayor-appointed advisory board.
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