Art In Public Places Gallery
Flywheel
Jacksonville Children’s Commission
1095 A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard
Flywheel (2006)
David Griggs (Denver, Colo.)
Acrylic, polyurethane paint, aluminum
David Griggs’ birds appear to “fly” around the exterior tower and encircle the rotunda, casting colored shadows and creating a sense of dynamic movement. The design was intended to engage children, parents, neighbors, staff, and visitors with a colorful, friendly, playful and welcoming presence. Griggs worked closely with the architect to develop this concept and created this site-specific work exclusively for the Children’s Commission rather than installing an existing work of art.