United Housing worked with the Urban Art Commission to secure James Wallace's talented design eye. Wolf River Bluffs is to be a site that will change the way we think about affordable housing and green design in Memphis and this unique sculpture embodies this new adventure. "Many times, it was because of an event, the marker (sculpture) is placed in a specific location." The event is green building that is affordable in a neighborhood in need to new and improved housing stock. Wallace describes his design:
"'A Time and A Place' is the marker for Wolf River Bluffs,
a planned development with unique visions for both the occupants and the
environment. It will be the benchmark,
depicting latitude, longitude and elevation above sea level, and a sundial.
Constructed in weathering Corten (base and platform) and
stainless, it will be the zero or starting point for
both time and distance.
Finished dimensions will be approximately 13 feet long,
2.5 feet wide and 7 feet high."
This marker will be a sign of a meeting place or the referenced site of an
event. Thanks to the artist and to everyone involved in making this happen for Wolf River Bluffs!
The photo courtesy of Urban Art Commission is a model for the design to be completed in late spring/summer 2013.
