Another piece of public art in Lenexa is officially underway after the City Council approved the final design and fabrication documents for “Splash” by San Francisco artist Shan Shan Sheng for the atrium near the Lenexa Recreation Center’s south entrance.
“Splash” comprises 31 pieces of cold-cast glass panels suspended 16 feet to 18 feet off the floor, the largest of which is about 6 feet long and weighs about 25 pounds, Parks and Recreation Director Gary Ristow told the council at its Tuesday meeting. The council unanimously granted approval; Ward 3 Councilman Dan Roh was absent.
The city had agreed to pay Sheng, through her business East West Art Studio, $98,800 for the artwork, according to council documents for its March 6 meeting. Parks and Recreation staff will install the art under Sheng’s supervision. Completion of its installation is tentatively scheduled for late September.
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