BREAKER

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Title: BREAKER
Photo Credit: Adam Kuby
Lead Artist(s):

Description:

Comprised of 309 salvaged sandstone blocks, Breaker is a new landmark for the coastal city of Aberdeen, WA sited along its busiest thoroughfare. The blocks were originally part of Aberdeen's historic Weatherwax High School. When the school burned down in 2002, the city wisely saved the stones. Now an earthwork, site-specific sculpture and illuminated night-time icon Breaker reimagines the salvaged stones into a cresting ocean wave that speaks to Aberdeen’s coastal geography and rugged, enduring character. Over 4 million motorists pass through Aberdeen annually, largely en route to the coast. The City and Grays Harbor Community Foundation that funded the project wanted travelers to experience the community’s rich history, can-do spirit, optimism for the future, and also to honor the Weatherwax family. Despite tough economic times, they invested in Kuby's work that celebrates town's past, revitalizes a major arterial route, and provides a cornerstone for future urban renewal.

PROJECT LOCATION

Park
corner of Simpson Avenue, North Division Street and Park Street
Weatherwax Park
Aberdeen, WA 98520
United States

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PROJECT TEAM

4Culture
4Culture
AAI Engineering
Gerald Mertl
Gerald Mertl
PROJECT DETAILS

Permanent
$115,000
Private
Sculpture, Site integrated architectural work
Found/Recycled Objects, Plant material, Stone
2013
2014