Dear Rebecca,

It sounds like a wonderful project!
A 15' tall bronze, with a graduated mirror polish finish on 200 elements requires not only terrific foundry artisans, but a team with engineering and communication expertise. I second Tallix Polich and add Walla Walla Foundry, wallawallafoundry.com to your short list.

Walla Walla, a Washington State foundry, is expert in realizing complex projects to the highest museum and public art standards. They work closely with the artist to ensure each project is exactly what the artist seeks. And they are in our time zone.

Good luck!

Helen Lessick
HelenLessick.net
Los Angeles


On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 at 09:48, Lange, Christopher <clange@ci.charlotte.nc.us> wrote:

Polich Tallix is east coast, but would be capable.

 

http://www.polichtallix.com/

 

Chris Lange

Art-in-Transit Program Administrator

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202

p. 704-432-2391  •  ridetransit.org/art

 

 

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I am seeking recommendations for an experienced foundry/fabricator who is capable of taking on a complex and custom job.

 

We are working on a monument project with over 200 bronze elements, each approx. 15ft high x 4 inches square, and tapered at the top. The finish is proposed to be a raw quenched free pour and mirror polish. Each element is designed to have a light effect at its apex. Some are proposed to have engraved quotes as a surface treatment.

 

The artist’s quote for the bronze elements, from a foundry in China, has almost doubled in cost since the concept design was approved in 2016. I am hoping to provide some alternative sources for them to do the project.

 

All leads appreciated!!

 

Thank you!

 

Rebecca Ehemann

Public Art Administrator

City of West Hollywood

Economic Development Department / Arts Division

making art happen

8300 Santa Monica Blvd. | West Hollywood, CA 90069

323.848.6846 | rehemann@weho.org | www.weho.org/arts

 

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