An Antonym for a Tchotchke
An Antonym for a Tchotchke — 20' x 6' x 2', Steel and Automotive Paint.
Expected to open for ridership in Spring 2022, the Tempe Streetcar is a highly-anticipated light rail expansion project in Tempe, Arizona. I was selected to design, fabricate, and install sculptures at three stops along Apache Boulevard.
Abstracted air handlers on high perches overlook the streetcar stop at Dorsey Rd.. The contemporary presentation of seemingly arcane items remind viewers that Tempe is not only built around the industry of the college, but also thrives due to its other histories of manufacturing and industry.