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Bell Garden , 2002 An interactive learning environment for investigating natural phenomena and music at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School in Middletown, CT. Commissioned through the Art in Public Spaces Program of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts and the Department of Public Works. Metal sculptures fabricated by Patrick Fitz-Gerald. Installation by A. Pappajohn Co., Stamford, CT. The installation includes ourtyard areas for study and play, environmental sculptures and a garden setting. A historic bell from the prior school campus was relocated to the Bell Garden and musical compositions played by students and staff can be heard each hour from the bell carillon tower in the center of the campus. |
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In the Science Garden courtyard, a Sundial and illuminated Star Sphere provide instruments for studying the sun's movement and the night sky. A Boomerang bench and tiled tables and cubes offer seating and chess gameboards. Fabricated of stainless steel, bronze, and concrete. Science Garden paving dimensions: 23' W X 23'. |
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Music Garden An array of bronze drums in the circular paved courtyard serve dual purpose as tables and seats plus instruments for communal music making. Three conga-shaped drums are played from a standing position. Radiating paving circles replicate patterns of sound waves.
Wind Reeds / Bell Trees Small bells hanging from the curved "branches" of the 4 stainless steel "trees" are played by the wind. |
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The Sundial is technically a heliochronometer which is easily read; the most accurate type of sundial; and tells Standard Time. |
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The Star Sphere depicts major constellations through perforations illuminated from the interior at night and are also readable by day. |
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Valencia Telephone Tubes Interactive play structures at Herron shopping center in Valencia, Spain where the public can listen and speak through curved pipes interconnected underground. Fabricated of powder coated steel pipe. |
