Skytower was commissioned by the Pouch Cove Public Art Committee to be installed in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland from October 2024-25 as part of an initiative to bring a new sculpture to the community every year.

Excerpts from Pouch Cove Public Art website: https://pouchcovepublicart.ca/

“The Pouch Cove Public Art Committee (PCPAC) is a group of volunteers committed to enhancing the cultural and visual landscape of Pouch Cove by bringing contemporary outdoor art installations to public spaces.”

“The concept behind the Plinth Project is to replace artwork every twelve months, providing a platform for diverse artistic expressions. The PCPAC remains committed to enhancing the cultural environment of Pouch Cove, connecting residents, and inviting visitors to the area through our existing and future public art projects.”

Artist Statement

Sky Tower (Weather station) visualizes a large-scale tower inspired by the internal structure of a microscope. As the viewer approaches, the sky will be brought to earth in a series of reflections on stainless-steel discs, while colored plates towering into the sky take on the effect of rose-colored glasses to view the sky as it changes throughout the day and seasons. Much like a microscope or telescope, Skytower expands and amplifies space to offer alternate views and details of the environment.

Skytower (Weather Station), 2024 stainless steel, brass, acrylic 48 × 48 × 105 inches