Intersections

2019

Hero Center Training Facility, Cottage Grove, MN

Commissioned by:
The City of Cottage Grove and The City of Woodbury

Entry Sculpture:
Bronze, Cor-ten Steel, Precast Architectural Concrete, Up Lighting 20’ H x 10’ W x 6’ D
Patio Art Screen:
Water Jet Cut Aluminum Panels, LED Lighting 5’ H x 35’ W

Project Team Members: Guy Willey Design, Mary Willey Design
Photo Credit: Jerry Mathiason

Entry Sculpture

A large-scale abstract sculpture combines with an over life-size bronze eagle to create a powerful visual metaphor, homage to the aspirations of first responders. The sculpture depicts the intersection of three large rings, symbolizing the three agencies of service: Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Emergency Medical Responders. It is a lyrical composition comprised of positive and negative intervals, balanced, and full of movement. At the top of the rings a soaring eagle hovers. The eagle is an enduring symbol of valor and patriotism reflective of the commitment to service that first responders dedicate themselves to.

Patio Art Screen

The Patio Art Screen consists of select words taken from the Oath of Honor for each of the agencies of service: Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Emergency Medical Responders. These words are incorporated into water jet cut decorative panels that include of a repeating star pattern. Also incorporated into the design are three large rings that reference the entrance sculpture. The Patio Art Screen also includes LED accent lighting.