BREAKER
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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.