Public Art on the I-205 MAX Line

TriMet is continuing its commitment to public art with the I-205 Light Rail Project. TriMet has allocated $495,000 for the I-205 Light Rail Project public art program from 1.5 percent of eligible project funds for the 6.5–mile extension between Gateway and Clackamas Town Center.

The Public Art Advisory Committee selected seven artists to create a wayfinding sculpture and one or more platform elements at each station. In addition, each station will feature unique color glass mosaic on shelter columns and a different pavement pattern.

To assist the artists as they developed concepts for the artwork, the committee also commissioned a Cultural History Report (1.62MB PDF) about the neighborhoods along the alignment.

Public art final designs

SE Main St Station, Anne Storrs

A column of stacked, interlocking cast–stone ginkgo leaf elements will be on the platform. Single leaf elements also will be scattered in the landscape near the station entrance at the Park & Ride.

SE Division St Station, Carolyn Law

An undulating and colorful sculptural fence will animate the expansive landscape of the station area. Glass mosaic tile also will be on the bus shelter columns.

SE Powell Blvd Station, Valerie Otani

The optimism and economic vitality of ethnic communities has inspired a 'Money Tree' sculpture for the plaza. Metal branches feature designs based on the cut–paper traditions of many cultures.

SE Holgate Blvd Station,
Suzanne Lee

The spiraling arms of this illuminated sculpture hold five ornate, cut-metal lanterns. The culturally referenced lanterns suggest that although expressed in different ways, celebrating light is common to all.

Lents Town Center/SE Foster Rd Station, Brian Borrello

Three sculptures using sustainable wind technology respond to the theme of change inherent in the current urban renewal of Lents. Kim Hamblin will create a sculptural photo collage at the Ramona St rider drop–off area.

SE Flavel St Station, Brian Borrello

The tributaries of the Johnson Creek Watershed are portrayed in five paving inserts in the plaza in addition to a sculpture of illuminated text related to water preservation near the platform.

SE Fuller Rd Station, Pete Beeman

A tall kinetic sculpture at the rider drop–off area will encourage interaction. Turning the crank at the base of the sculpture will cause its arms to wave.

Clackamas Town Center Station and Transit Center, Richard C. Elliott

There will be a multi–colored ribbon of reflectors on the glass elevator tower, inspired by the twisted ribbon form found in nature. Pioneer quilt patterns are cut into the guardrail panels for an inspiring effect. The paving patterns and glass column mosaic designs are based on Lower Columbian Native American baskets.

Questions? Comments? Email i205@trimet.org or call 503-962-2150.

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