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Home My WebLink AboutItem 16 - CVB Building Unicorn SculptureMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2014 SUBJECT: 636 S. MAIN, CVB BUILDING UNICORN SCULPTURE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider authorizing funds for the design, fabrication and installation of the Unicorn sculpture at the CVB Headquarters Complex at 636 S. Main in the amount of $60,000 to Linda Lewis -Roark, Grapevine, Texas to add to our existing investment of public art in the community. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available from the Public Art fund account # 114-44686-101-1. BACKGROUND: The Public Art Fund was formed to direct revenue from cell phone antennae leases on City property into something that is more aesthetically pleasing for residents and visitors. The current balance in the fund is $854,831. The CVB staff sent out an RFP to eight artists, four of which submitted proposals. Artists that responded to the RFP included Dawn Sharp from Meridian, Texas; Big Dream Sculpture from Red Feather Lakes, Colorado; Brad Oldham from Dallas, Texas; and Linda Lewis -Roark from Grapevine. Each proposal was reviewed by the Public Art Committee and Linda Lewis -Roark was selected on the basis that the entire project would be produced locally. Grapevine students as well as interested local artists will be involved throughout the entire sculpting process. Linda Lewis -Roark of Grapevine, Texas has the necessary skill, experience and equipment to create the locally produced 7' bronze sculpture that will top the cupola of the CVB Headquarters Complex. The scope of work includes the design, sculpting and fabrication of the public art Unicorn. Sculpture material is to be bronze and finial/mount base to be stainless steel. This piece would be part of the existing Public Art Trail in Grapevine and complete the roof line of the Convention & Visitors Bureau building. The Convention & Visitors Bureau staff has worked closely with Linda Lewis Roark and the Grapevine Foundry for two years. Mrs. Lewis -Roark is a local artist with over 14 years of sculpting experience and over 10 years of bronze foundry work. She is the current owner and operator of the Grapevine Foundry. The Grapevine Foundry provides October 16, 2014 (3:14PM) various services related to the production of bronze sculpture. This includes sculpting, wax working, mold making, bronze metal pouring, patina application and statue installation. Staff recommends approval. October 16, 2014 (3:14PM) Linda Lewis -Roark assembled a team of qualified artisans to help produce the sculpture. They bring with them many years of experience with both sculpting and bronze foundry productions. These colleagues reside locally and have pledged their full support to the project, further ensuring it's successful, on-time completion. Linda, with the assistance of her team, will design and produce a quality sculpture meeting and exceeding the requirements of the City of Grapevine. The sculpture will be durable, require minimal maintenance, and meet all safety standards. The patina and finish will be chosen for easy maintenance and durability. The structure will be built with reinforced steel rods extending internally from the base of the structure to the tips of the Unicorns wings. It will be constructed to withstand high winds and the occasional violent weather such that we experience here in Texas. Linda is excited to have the opportunity to sculpt and produce such a landmark piece of art. Her many years of work in the sculpting and bronze foundry business have given Linda the skills required to produce a superior product, within budget, and on schedule. The proposal reflects her understanding of the fine art sculpting and foundry business. Linda is confident that she can meet the proposed time schedule and within the approved budget. Horn of the Unicorn Will be High Polish to shine like Gold Horseshoes Horseshoes rcill be high polished to shine Like Gold Stats are: created around the platform edge 1. The Platform is 1.5 ft in height acid i ft wide for mounting stability. 2. The Horse is 4.5 ft in height and 5 ft wide With wing span I The Win; Span will extend from t he horses head 1.5 ft - 2.5 ft depending On desired angle. (2.) Half Sphere To be high polished t o look like a gold Platform. Inside the Platfrom is blown glass That trill be colored Purple,Ciear_ and Blue Blue: The color blue is a color of trust, peace, order and loyalty PurpleTurple is the color of good judgment. for Grapevine. Roya h. Wealth and Elesance. � Schedule ofTechnical with Cost objectives o Building • Sculpting Unicorn • Molding o wax Working, Investment, and Y0orog o Metal Production and Patina o Schedule objectives o Special objectives Building of Armature � Welder creates frame work for stability to apply foam, wax, and day Hours 3-5days � Metal cost FultonS Metal Denton, TX � Foam application � FO8nn APFoam Hurst, TX � Wax and clay application 7days � Clay and Wax a November 1, 2014— December 31, 2014 A5ateam h}complete aproject infrOntofcrovvdStDppovide demonstrations for public education ofthe skills involved inthe fine art ofsculpture, allowing hands oninvolvement for the community and tours for visitors from all over the world to the Cotton Belt District of Grapevine, 42days labor onrush and community education * UndaLevvs/ROark * 2 Assistants � Tools • Silicon lay upfor 5days • Silicon Material GTProducts Grapevine, Texas • Fiberglass Jacket Lay up5 days • Fiber Glass Resin BityMolds Richardson, Texas Wax Working • Wax Working 14 days • Wax material Investment • Slurry and Silcon Sand Dipping • Slurry and Silicon REMET CORP DALLAS, TX Pouring ■ Bronze burnout and pouring 5 days • Bronze • Overhead _q 119-3 mwwwj Bronze Metal Working • Welding and Chasing Bonze Castings together 13 days • Stainless Steel Mounting Rod inserts for mounting and wing stabilization Materials and Overhead • Coloring by heat and chemicals ■ Chemicals 309NNER W., LINDA LEWIS-ROARK Owner and operator of Grapevine Foundry and Fine Arts 701 S Main Street, #102 Grapevine, TX 76051 214-960-8605 grapevinefoundi,y@1ive.com Artist -Sculptor -Foundry Operator 14 years sculpting Life Size monuments * Wildlife * Domestic Animals * Religious * Figurative Realism * Replication 10 year Bronze Foundry Work Photo Number: 1 Type of Project: George Bush Sr. Monument, Installed overlooking downtown Houston, TX Contact Person: Chas Fagan Phone Number: 980-321-0532 Email: chasfagan@aol.com Completed (or projected) Year: 2003 Scope of Involvement: production, patina (house bronze), and installation Project Contract Value: $198,000 �i3 Photos Number: 2 and 3 Type of Project: Patsy Buck, Life Size Bronze Sculpture Monument in Highland Village, TX Contact Person: Carl Buck Phone Number: 972-317-5933 Email: Completed Year: 2013 Scope of Involvement: Sole Sculptor, mold making Project Contract Value: $28,000 Ell Photo Number: 4 Type of Project: "Breathtaking," Bronze Sculpture, life size horse head Contact Person: Linda Lewis -Roark Phone Number: 214-960-8605 Email: grapevinefoundry@live.com Completed Year: 2013 Scope of Involvement: Sole Sculptor, production, patina and installation Project Contract Value: $8,500 Photo Number: 5 Type of Project: "Bonnie McCarroll," Sculpture, bronze, Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Contact Person: Ann Ayres Phone Number: 940-368-4575 Email: ann@annayresbronzes.com Completed: 2005 Scope of Involvement: Sculptor Project Contract Value: $6,800 C7