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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda AIPP 051909AGENDA CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD T U E S DAY , MAY 19 , 2009 AT 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD Regular Members Alternates Lee Bickford (Chair) Susan Tornabene (1 st Alt.) Diane Cappella Dianne Sacchetti (2 nd Alt) Myra Davis Ellen Dukes Cable Neuhaus (Vice Chair) Jennifer O’Brien David Porter Also in attendance: K ar a Irwin, AICP Growth Management Administrator /Staff Liaison IV. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS V. APP ROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 2009 VI. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON VII. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON Update on bus shelters VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS AIPP -08 -12 -000023 Art In Public Places - Legends at the Gardens MXD PUD -Walgreens X. COMMENTS BY THE PUBL IC XI. COMMENTS BY THE BOAR D XII. ADJOURNMENT Orna Art Consulting, Inc . We believe that to surround yourself with art is to surround yourself with wealth…. Orna Art Consulting, Inc. OAC is a Florida based company operating out of Boca Raton. We provide full range of art consulting services: A comprehensive art advisory, specializing in helping private and corporate clients in: •Procuring art •Sales & Acquisitions •Commissioned artwork •Professional Installations •Conservation •Exhibition and Collection Management (Inventory & Cataloging) •Auctions & Benefits Since 1997 Orna Miller EDUCATION BFA -Fine Art & Art History Tyler School of Art Temple University Philadelphia, PA Art in Public Places City of Palm Beach Gardens •Project’s Name -LEGENDS @ PALM BEACH GARDENS. Developers •PBG Legends, LLC –Brian West •Donald Ross Legends, LLC -Rob Levy Legends @ PBG Site Location -4880 Donald Ross Rd, Palm Beach Gardens (South West corner of Donald Ross Rd. and Central Blvd). Site Elevations Scope of Project •Five large scale glass mosaic art will be commissioned, acquired and installed at the planned site. •Dimensions -Each piece will measure 8’H x 6’W. Location of Artwork The artwork will be installed on the exterior walls, at the 2nd floor level, as follows: •Wallgreens -North Elevation (Donald Ross Rd) •Wallgreens -East elevation (Central Blvd) •Wallgreens –South Elevation (SE corner of shopping center, off of Central Blvd) •Office building -East Elevation (facing Wallgreens) Budget •The total budget for the art project is currently estimated and approved at $58,250* (*Figures are based on proposals & estimates submitted). •This amount meets & exceeds PBG city ordinances for AIPP (1% -$31,000). Budget -itemized •Artists/Artwork Acquisition – Concept developing and renderings, site visit, final design & paintings (5), Mosaic tile color selection, documentation, artist oversight of installation •($3000. per painting) $15,000. •Fabrication by EMosaica Materials, complete fabrication of mosaic murals using ¾ sq. tile Vitreo Glass Packing & shipping, fabricator oversight of installation. (Estimate based on proposal at ave. of $120 per sq. ft) $28,800. •Installation -($750.00 @ mural x 5) $3,750. •Lighting -Material, installation & documentation. First year maintenance & replacement parts included. 5 artwork recesses, $4,500.00 •Art Consultant Professional Services -(12% of AIPP required fee) $3,720. •Art Consultant Professional Services -(8% Developers contribution) $2,480. •Taxes (where applicable) _______ •Project Insurance _______ • •Estimated and approved Budget Total $ 58,250. Concept •Contemporary and colorful 2D works of the highest quality will be selected to complement the new structure, which is mediterranean in style and décor. The artwork will be semi abstract in nature and reflect themes related to bio science. Considerations •Site’s proximity to Scripps •Developer’s desire to recognize Scripps presence and contribution to the community & the hope they hold for us and our generations to come. Medium Vitroeus Glass Mosaic The Developers have selected Mosaic to be the medium of their choice After careful considerations and communications with the artists and fabricator, it was recommended & agreed that vitreos glass is the preffered medium for this project. •Available in assortment of bright colors •Can be used to reflect shading effects •Appropriate size tile, works well both to cover large fields of color & to capture detailed work. •Pre cut tiles allow for easier and more cost efficient fabrication Vision It is our vision to create 5 masterpieces of the highest quality that will •Provide an amazing outdoor experience •Inspire •Create an environment of good taste for the people that live and work in the community & for visitors Installation A professional installation crew, insured and bonded will be selected to install the glass mosaic artwork. Primary concerns: •Proper installation •Quality & appropriateness of materials •Maintenance over time •Durability and long term enjoyment of the art Lighting •A detailed proposal has been submitted by a lighting company. •Two halogen fixtures will be installed at the base of each artwork in recessed area (up -lighting the art). •Fixtures will illuminate the face of the art, as well as subtle spill over to the left and right sides. •The lighting will be used to accentuate the texture of the art surface and at the same time define the overall portrait. •Special lenses will be used to provide proper level of illumination & color spectrum to achieve optimal enhancement of the artwork during the evening hours Artist Valter De Morais •Born in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paolo, Brazil 1948 •Forida artist specializes in acrylics, oil, water color, air brush sculptures & large size murals. •Artwork characterized by deep perspective, colorful backgrounds, and unexpected dimensions. •De Morais’ works are in galleries and collections world -wide, including a portrait of Princess Ann which hangs in Buckingham Palace. His tremendous talent has won him numerous awards and first place in competitions since he has begun his artistic career in Brazil in the 70’s, including an Honorary awarded by the Brazilian Government Artist Valter De Morais Qualifications: •Extensive exhibition and sales history •Private & public collections •Solo & group Exhibitions •Awards & Honoraries •Commissioned work •Charity work •Public art Artist Valter De Morais RENDERINGS VDM -Molecule VDM -Bacteria VDM -Bacteria II VDM -Bacteria III VDM -Bacteria IV VDM -DNA I VDM -DNA II Valter De Morais’ renderings offer a fresh and bold interpretation of the subject of Bio -Science •Have energy, perspective & movement •Are colorful, playful and fun •Design makes use of large fields of colors •Has the impact viewed up close and from a distance •Will translate well in Glass Mosaic •Abstract forms reflect images of Bio Science in an exciting way •Has continuity and consistency of style & design •Appeals to the developers sense of aesthetics •Will greatly complement the new structure •Will provide an amazing outdoor experience •Will inspire •Will create an environment of good taste for the people that live and work in the community & for visitors