Constellations: Bear (Ursa Major), Crane (Grus), and Fox (Vulpecula)

Denver Public Art 1%

Identifier:2024.11.1

Description Inspired by Colorado's night sky and wildlife, these hand-painted stainless-steel sculptures celebrate the connection between celestial constellations and terrestrial animals.

About the bear: Black bears are the only bears found in Colorado. Many black bears in Colorado are black, blonde, cinnamon, honey or brown colored.

Symbolism: protection, commitment, courage, physical strength

Related people Christine Nguyen (artist)
Yetiweurks (fabricator)
Nick Geurts (engineer)
Adolfo Romero (semi-finalist)
Christine Nguyen (semi-finalist)
Mike Clapper (semi-finalist)
Spencer Eudaly (semi-finalist)
Rudi Cerri (public art project manager)
Hannah Leathers (public art project manager)
Chris Schooler (city project manager)
Myles Tangali (community representative)
Paula Machlin (community representative)
Jennifer Pray (community representative)
Adri Norris (panel artist)
Warren Campbell (arts professional)
Larry Sykes (arts professional)
Viniyanka Prasad (commissioner)
Katie Gargaro (city project manager)
Elizabeth Romanowski (city project manager)
Teresa St. Peter (city council representative)
Chris Hinds (city council representative)