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A Resolution approving the concept for a work of public art titled “Floral Sky” by Michael Kalish in conjunction with the Sunrise Senior Living development project at 1000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in fulfillment of the Art in Public Places requirement for public art in private development (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 5 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0).
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Sunrise Senior Living (the “Developer”) is constructing an assisted living and memory care center at 1000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard (the “Project”). The Developer has chosen the option of petitioning for a waiver of the Art in Public Places Fee requirement by commissioning and installing artwork within the project as specified in the Zoning Code, Article 3, Division 21.
The Sunrise Senior Living development team met with art consultant David Austin and discussed the project plans and design. Mr. Austin considered the goals and aesthetic interests of the Developer and researched multiple artists, including those on the City’s pre-approved artist list. A short-list of artists and their work were presented to the Developer, who selected artist Michael Kalish and invited Mr. Kalish to develop a concept proposal.
For this project, Mr. Kalish applied his background of creating large scale interactive artworks that engage the experience of the viewer. The result is a sculpture titled “Floral Sky”, appearing as if it has grown from the ground to become part of the environment. Sculpted flowers, specifically the rose, have been part of the artist’s visual vocabulary for over 25 years. For this work, Kalish is sculpting florals related to South Florida, including Hibiscus, Coreopsis, and Morning Glories, among others. Individual blooms will be layered and arranged on structural stems to create an interactive canopy of color and shadows that is visible from the street as well as from above by the residents of Sunrise Senior...
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