Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Public Art Projects: at The Los Angeles River

THE PUBLIC ART PROJECTS: Concept and design by Ketti Kupper represent the past, present and future of “The River’s Embrace.” Phase 1 Art at the Spillway and the "The Circle of Reflection" opens fall 2012.

PHASE 1 – PUBLIC ART PROJECTS CREDITS~ ARTIST'S TEAM:
Ketti Kupper and Robert Rossoff

PROJECT OVERSIGHT:
Theresa Rossoff. Designer & Arborist with North East Trees; Executive Director for the Phase 1 Public Art.

PROJECT CONCEPT & DESIGN:
Ketti Kupper, MFA, Artist and Architectural Landscape Designer

DESIGN SUPPORT:
3D computer models (pre-vis renderings) of the designs: Robert Rossoff
Finished 3D illustrations: Elizabeth Duer

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION ART DIRECTION:
Robert Rossoff, MFA, Artist and 3D computer artist for the film industry

DESIGN REFINEMENTS OF BENCH & SPILLWAY PLATEAU:
Ketti Kupper, Robert Rossoff, North East Trees, Glendale Riverwalk Art Committee

PROJECT PLANNING & PRODUCT SOURCING:
Ketti Kupper with Robert Rossoff

ARTIFACT WALL:
Design: Ketti Kupper
Artifact Placement and Construction: Robert Rossoff and assistants

SPILLWAY WINGS ART: “EGRET’S FLIGHT”:
Design Concept: Beth Elliott
Design Elements and Layout: Robert Rossoff and Ketti Kupper
Line Art Illustrations: Robert Rossoff
Water Jet Construction Planning and Preparation: Robert Rossoff

CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE 1 SPILLWAY ART PROJECT:
Richard Charles Ramirez Builders

The Phase 1 park includes areas for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, walking and picnicking, and educational and interpretive exhibits. Its features are funded by grants from the California River Parkways program and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. North East Trees is the design-build consultant on the project.

Phase II and all of Phase III are under way as the result of a Community-Based Planning grant from Caltrans. AECOM Technical Services is the consultant for this Master Planning effort which will include linking Phases I and II, as well as exploring the potential for a bridge across the Verdugo Wash.

Phase III will feature a multi-user bridge across the Los Angeles River from the Riverwalk to the Los Angeles Bike Path and on to Griffith Park, specifically for non-motorized travel between these recreational facilities.
(source: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/parks/GlendaleNarrowsRiverwalk.aspx