SHREVEPORT, La., April 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 60 industrial grade sheets of aluminum were laser cut, gracefully bent and re-fabricated over an interior armature to create this monumental 20 foot aluminum light sculpture in Riverside Park. The historical cast iron bollard that anchors the sculpture is tethered to a sleek oversized contemporary buoy with hand wrought aluminum chains. Ocean blue lucite panels are riveted to the interior of the sculpture to allow the vibrant hues of light to shine through and light up the sculpture at night.
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Safe Harbor took its cues from a port or harbor which is a place of refuge for ships. The bollard is utilized to secure a ship in port and the buoy is a floatation device frequently used to mark direction away from dangerous waters and towards safe passage. "With Safe Harbor, I seek to re-think the shape of the recognizable, creating a contemporary motif from the traditional design of a buoy," states artist, Deedee Morrison. "I hope, Safe Harbor will make a meaningful addition to the current Public Art along the riverfront that is highly trafficked by tourists and the local community."
Pam Atchison, Executive Director, Shreveport Regional Arts Council shares, "Public Art plays a vital role in our community engaging interaction between the community and the art. "Morrison is known for creating thoughtful works of sculpture that speak to a community in deep and meaningful ways. Safe Harbor is no exception. We hope that 'Safe Harbor' will become another one of the beloved public art destinations in our city for people to visit and experience."
Deedee Morrison is an artist specializing in large works of Public Art sculptures made of aluminum, steel, limestone, and solar powered light. Her sculptures have been exhibited and installed in permanent locations nationwide. Her sculpture studio is in a turn of the century steel foundry and limestone quarry in Birmingham, Alabama. The sculptures are heavily influenced by the setting of her studio as she juxtaposes the industrial with the natural environment. Over the years, Morrison has expanded her spatial scope and currently focuses on large-scale work, including site-specific works created for architectural, urban, or landscape settings.
For more information on Deedee Morrison: www.deedeemorrisonsculpture.com
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