Ray of Light (sculpture)

Ray of Light, is a public artwork by artist Barton Rubenstein, located on the north side of the Redwood Shores Library, in Redwood City, California, United States. The sculpture, constructed from stainless steel, was commissioned as part of the G. R. Cress Bird Bath Project.[2]

Ray of Light
Ray of Light
Ray of Light
Ray of Light
ArtistBarton Rubenstein
Year2008 (2008)
MediumStainless Steel Sculpture
MovementModernism
SubjectWater
Dimensions180 cm × 97 cm (70 in × 38 in); 46 cm diameter (18 in)[1]
LocationRedwood Shores, California
Coordinates37°31′51″N 122°15′33″W
OwnerRedwood City, California
Websitewww.rubensteinstudios.com/portfolio/ray-of-light/

Description

Like rays of light, this sculpture rises with vertical lines that fan upwards and outwards. Water passes over the top edges and glides down the sculpture's surfaces. With its brushed finish, Ray of Light emits a shimmering light that is magnified by its multiple articulated surfaces.[3]

Information

The sculpture is a functioning bird bath.

Acquisition

The Redwood City Culture Commission held a competition for artists to submit designs for bird baths with a deadline of October 1, 2007. They stated that the theme was open to interpretation as long as the finished work would supply birds with water.[4] Sculpture purchased by Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission in 2008 as part of the G. R. Cress Bird Bath Project[5][6] and installed in December 2008.

Location

The sculpture resides outside on the north end of the Redwood Shores branch of the Redwood City Public Library adjacent to the Belmont Slough.[7]

Artist

Barton Rubenstein creates indoor and outdoor sculpture with and without water for public and private spaces. These include state projects, corporate, commercial and academic institutions as well as private residences. He typically works with bronze, stainless steel, stone and glass. Interested in various elements of nature, Rubenstein focuses on water, kinetics, light, and suspension to create his sculptures.[3]

See also

References
  1. Rubenstein, Barton (2017). "Ray of Light". Rubenstein Studios. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  2. Durand, Michelle (August 26, 2013). "Redwood City bird bath design considered". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  3. Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission (July 28, 2008). "Report for "Ray of Light Birdbath"" (PDF). Redwood City. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  4. New Mexico Arts (July 2007). "Out-of-State Opportunities" (PDF). ARTSpeak. New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. p. 6. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  5. "Minutes of March 6, 2008" (PDF). Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission. March 6, 2008. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  6. "Minutes of August 7, 2008" (PDF). Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission. August 7, 2008. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  7. "2009-2010 Annual Report". Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. November 2010. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
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