Eggs at Selleh Park

public installation | Tempe, AZ

year: 2023

Size: seven individual pieces ranging from 35in to 65in in diameter

Materials: high-impact/weatherproof composites, aluminum, neon acrylic highlights, industrial UV-resistant clear coat

commissioned by the city of tempe

Seven eggs adorn the fence between a neighborhood playground and an elementary school in Tempe, Arizona. The sculptures transform a functional boundary into a whimsical neighborhood landmark.

  • The eggs are a site-specific sculptural intervention designed to inject a sense of unabashed whimsy into the daily life of the Selleh Park community. The installation serves as a playful nod to the local ecosystem that is uniquely defined by its rare water feature and resident duck population. The installation creates “found objects” that spark curiosity and ground the community in a shared, joyful narrative.

    • The hand-sculpted eggs were created with a rigorous focus on the language of organic forms. 

    • The sculptures play with biological geometry, mimicking the natural proportions of avian eggs but are scaled to challenge the viewer’s perception. 

    • Deliberate environmental integration creates a visual dialogue with Selleh Park’s existing wildlife. 

    • The outdoor, public artwork was designed with tactile accessibility in mind, prioritizing smoothness and durable materiality. It invites physical touch and interaction, bridging the gap between a visual concept and a tangible human experience. 

    • My documentation often focuses on the narrative arc of creation. In this instance, I articulate how a community-specific observation (the ducks at Selleh Park) is translated into a physical, permanent installation.

    • By capturing the evolution from initial idea to the final structural placement, I am able to highlight the artistic decision-making process. Explaining the logic of how sentiment and site-specificity are intrinsic to the production of the artwork.