Smokestack Project Progress
May 2007, installation of grid and vines.
May 2007, installation of grid and vines.
May 2007, installation of grid and vines.
May 2007, installation of grid and vines.
May 2007, installation of grid and vines.
Spring 2007, installation of grid and vines near completion
Crew lifting Grid onto flatbed
Gary and Scotty tieing down Grid
Delivered to the finishers
Progress of Bronze for top of smokestack.
Mock-up of Vine Installation
Progress Underway
Taking measurements of the stack..
Classes
Classes were taught at The Steel Yard in conjunction with Puente and The Smokestack Project held in November 2005. Through this class, students were able to learn welding as well as other applicable metal working skills by creating their own project. Then they contributed to The Smokestack Project by fabricating the stainless steel leaves that will be the leaves on the vine attached to the final sculpture on the smokestack. The city of Providence sponsored the classes, as well as receiving generous contributions from The Steel Yard in order to make these classes possible.
David, Alex and Gillian making metal leaves.
From Rubble to Revival!
Puente's Friend-Raiser recently hosted a party to celebrate the future programming at The Plant. Attendees were able to learn how artist Gillian Christy worked with local youth to turn The Plant's smokestack into a work of art.
Students showcased their work, and were
very proud of the leaves on display.