Look Up, Look Down (2001)

Nancy Chew , Jacqueline Metz , Douglas Taylor

Shellmont Plaza, 11020 Williams Rd.

Area: South Arm
Location: On the southeast corner of Williams Rd. & Shell Rd. "Shadow of Flight and the Celestial Pool" is located on the ground in front of the store. "Khenko" is the weather vane on top of the building.

Materials: "Shadow of Flight and the Celestial Pool": sandblasted and stained concrete embedded with fibre optics. "Khenko": steel and aluminum.

Program: Private
Ownership: Private
Sponsored By: KBK No.61 Ventures Ltd.

Description of Work

This artwork consists of two mutually reflective artworks. "Shadow of Flight and the Celestial Pool" is a slab of sandblasted and stained concrete inlaid with fibre optics . "Khenko" is an aluminum and steel weather vane in the shape of a heron.

Artist Statement

"Shadow of Flight and the Celestial Pool", represents a pool of water, overlaid with a shadow of the great heron in flight. The twinkling lights represent the stars of the night sky, a new constellation.

"Khenko" is named after the First Nations' mythical Great Blue Heron; the large evocative and whimsical weather vane was inspired by this serene bird which resides year round in the natural settings of Richmond. The heron alludes to the myth of the crane in Japanese and Chinese culture: symbol of good fortune. The heron, a distinctive and beloved bird to many, is a reflection of the multicultural society of Richmond.