ArtPrize 2009
Sticks Inc. & Concept Design Group
We are proud to have placed 8th Place out of 1,262 contestants in this year's 2009 ArtPrize comptetion!
ArtPrize Submission
by Concept Design Group
The Furniture City Sets the Table for the World of Art
Stephen Fry, President of Concept Design Group, conceived the original idea for this project following the ArtPrize introduction in May. Having admired the talent and work of Sarah Grant & Sticks for years, Steve contacted them to propose a joint collaboration to pursue this year’s Artprize www.artprize.org CDG and Sticks intend to erect a larger than life dining table and chairs atop the Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids. The table and chairs will be embellished with artistic imagery that depicts the bountiful cultural offerings of the city. Artwork will be on all surfaces of the tabletop, table legs, and chairs so that pedestrians and occupants from the surrounding high rises can view the work. CDG will assist with the design and development of the pieces, ensuring their structural integrity and installation safety. Sarah Grant is the owner and founder of Sticks. Sticks is a collaborative art studio that produces handcrafted furniture with painted imagery and life affirming messages. Find out more about Sarah & Sticks at http://www.sticks.com/ The actual Table will be approximately 28 feet by 30 feet by 20 feet tall and will sit on top of the main trestles of the bridge. The work will be constructed of MDO plywood on a steel and structural wood framework. The hand painted images will be added after the pieces are constructed. Once decorated, all three prices will be lifted into place using a 200 foot long crane. Lighting will be added to add interest and draw attention to the piece during evening hours. Using over 6,000 sq. ft. of plywood and weighting over 30,000 pounds, this piece, The Furniture City Sets the Table for the World of Art, should draw plenty of attention and conversation for the first year of Artprize.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Concept Design Group Homepage: http://www.conceptdesigngroup.com/
Artprize Homepage: http://www.artprize.org/
Downtown Grand Rapids' Blue Bridge adorned with 15-ton table and chairs for ArtPrize:
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/09/downtowns_blue_bridge_adorned.html
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