Item M6 � M.6
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�r � s�� Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
The Florida.Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
August 19, 2020
Agenda Item Number: M.6
Agenda Item Summary #7225
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katherine Atkins (305) 292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to accept a sculptural art donation titled "Moire 3"
created by artist, Frank Michielli, to be located at the Big Pine Key Community Park and define an
acceptable location in the park meeting FEMA standards; and approval to authorize the Mayor to
execute any necessary documents to accept the gift from John Padget.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
"Moire 3" created by Frank Michielli has been on display in New York City's Riverside Park for the
last year as part of the New York City Art Students League sculptures. The two-part sculpture would
become a part of the Florida Keys Sculpture Trail and installed at Big Pine Community Park. The
sculpture is being donated to Monroe County by Key West philanthropist, John Padget, who along
with his late partner, Jacob Dekker, donated the initial eight(8) sculptures which formed the Florida
Keys Sculpture Trail. Staff seeks approval for placement of this art at the Big Pine Community Park
at a location to be determined by the appropriate staff and installed to meet FEMA and all County
Code standards. The sculpture has a footprint of approximately 15 feet by 33 feet.
This items also seeks approval authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents (including
the Gift agreement and a deed of gift) accepting the artwork for the Big Pine Key Community Park.
There is no cost to the County. Mr. Padget is paying all expenses to disassemble the artwork in New
York, transport it to the Keys, and for installation at the Park.
This artwork will be a great enhancement to the Park and will bring additional residents and visitors
to view the sculpture as part of the Sculpture Trail. The installation is expected to begin in
September 2020.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
In February 2017, the BOCC approved the concept of a sculpture trail by Key West philanthropists,
Jacob Dekker and John Padget. Named the Florida Keys Sculpture Trail, it features eight (8)
sculptures created by The Art Students League of New York's Model to Monument Program.
In May 2017, the BOCC approved the "Avis Gloraie" artwork(Bird)for installation at the Key West
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airport.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Moire_Frank Michielli - Concept Narrative
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moire 3 (2)
Moire Base Preparation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details: There will be no expense to the County. Installation is expected in September
2020.
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REVIEWED BY:
Patricia Eables Completed 08/11/2020 5:23 PM
Michelle Coldiron Completed 08/11/2020 5:53 PM
Bob Shillinger Skipped 08/11/2020 5:24 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 08/11/2020 5:53 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 08/19/2020 9:00 AM
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May 2017
Frank Michielli
Moiri- Concept Narrative
The wave always returns, and always returns as a different wave.-Marina Tsvetaeva
This proposal for a monumental public sculpture to be placed in Riverside Park at 145th Street, CL
adjacent to the Hudson River,is inspired by the theme of the Wave,which will unify a grouping of
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The wave denotes continuity and change,transparency and opacity water in ceaseless movement.
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dynamic qualities of the wave by way of a dialogue between three nested sculptural pieces and the c
viewer. The same organic form, situated in different orientations,will create a unified, directional 0
north-south composition that will parallel the flow of the Hudson.
Three larger outer forms will have a smaller form nested within it. Alluding to the continuity of the
next approaching wave,the relationship between the inner and outer forms will be dynamic and
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changing depending on the location of the viewer. The same relationship will be created between
the three nested forms: Depending on the daylighting and the viewpoint of the spectator, the
sculpture will appear to transform from a mass,to open volumes to a transparent scrim.Not unlike
water,the reading of the multiple layers of black mesh will appear flat, like a drawing dissolving
into the landscape and then transform to a large-scale volumes. The visitor will be able to walk
between the components and experience the piece surrounding them,viewing through them
connecting to the landscape beyond.
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The overlapping grids of the steel material will create interference patterns,which will yield larger-
scale moire patterns that will seemingly shift as the spectator moves in relation to the piece. The moire
patterns, an important technique of optical artists of the 1950's and 60's,will enhance the water-like,
dynamic qualities of the piece.
This proposal groups forms that sit lightly on the ground,that are open,inclusive and allow people to
interact with the piece. The forms are soft and approachable; the transparency of the steel mesh
material allows daylight, setting sun and night lights of the city to pass through them. As a collection,
the individual pieces are grouped so that together they create a unified whole.
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FABRICATION
The forms are intended to be self-supporting and not require an internal structural frame. The double
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curvature of the bent steel forms increases its stability having structural properties similar to that of
shell structures. The maquettes created for this project were created by bending sheets of woven steel
mesh into stable forms and stitching it back onto itself. The full-size forms will be created by c
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establishing a 3-D grided outline of the piece. Individual 3/8" diameter bars will be bent around the L_
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openings. The steel mesh will be painted black with a three-part epoxy finish.
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Each of the wave elements and will be fabricated separately and have a maximum dimension of 14' so
that the limitations of truck transport are met. The outer form will be fabricated in two pieces that will
come to the site pre-finished. One part will be installed to a base plate,then the inner form will be
mounted before being enclosed by the second half of the outer form,which will have mechanical
fasteners so that there will be no finishing or welding on site and so that disassembly will be facilitated.
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The three large openings in the forms will have a monofilament webbed closure,preventing people
climbing inside.
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will have a footprint of approximately 36' x 24'.
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