Green Crescent 35W@94 Project

The Green Crescent Project, part of the 35W@94 project, is a one- block stretch with new bike and pedestrian trails between Stevens Avenue and I-35W and Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway.

Partner

Public Works, MNDOT

Budget

$250,000

Status

Sculpture installed.

Lighting for the artwork will be installed this fall.

About the project

The Green Crescent Project, part of the 35W@94 project, is a one-block throughfare between Stevens Avenue and I-35W, and Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway. It serves as a high-quality pedestrian and bicycle link for community members, commuters, visitors, and anyone making a connection between the Midtown Greenway, Lake Street, and the new transit facility and plaza.

See the artists and their work

This public art project was developed by the City of Minneapolis Art in Public Places program whichintegrates public art into city planning, services, design, and infrastructure. This artwork can also be found on one of eight interactive maps of public art in the City.

See the maps

Artists

Maria Cristina (Tina)
Xavier Tavera

Artists work

They designed a pair of lenticular sculptures with images that appear to change as the viewer passes by.

The sculptures are made of sixteen-foot-high Corten steel columns, with stainless steel inserts and are illuminated at night.

The symbolism used includes:

The horse image for its importance in many Native American, Black, African, Hmong and Mexican communities.
The birds represent the flow of migration and reference the displacement suffered by many people.
The tree is a symbol for the people who have been here for generations and also references those who have found a new home in this community by planting new roots.

Ann Godfrey

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Ann Godfrey

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Public Arts Administration

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-3006