Elk River, MN Bronze, Stainless & Kiln-formed glass 10’ (H) x 10’ (W).
Each is individual, like the people of the town. Each has its own unique beauty.
Stories you tell yourself when you place the fish…“These two are married, as they look alike.”
Back from our fabricators Linders Specialty, Co., a family-run company in St. Paul. MN.
Seven more hours fabricating the second “water” layer for each fish.
They are in the slipstream.
Even in the rain, we are committed to helping First Time Offenders get a second chance by learning how to make Public Art.
The steel is set in place.
The glass fish is placed in a bronze “wave”.
They are set in place and the design is refined.
A community working together like a school of fish.
of color and light.
How Slipstream will look in the sunlight. The bronze is patinated with The Milligan Studio’s “Depth Blue.”
How Slipstream will look at night, when lit with directed spots.
As seen from below with the light shining through.
Away they swim.
The patination is the next step.
Slipstream was the studio’s first post COVID-19 commission and so celebrated.
Played from his new album “Let Fly”
Installation is next
Studio Assistant Alex keeps on eye on the traffic.
To load the sculpture onto the truck for its long journey to Elk River.
Outside the Milligan Studio ready for the journey to its new home.
welcomes the work and helps with install.
on Main Street.