Then Till Now: A History and Culture Based Portrait Of Minneapolis As Expressed Through Six Geometric Platform Designs Photos for this project: 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 Hiawatha Light Rail System • Minneapolis, Minnesota • 2002-2003 This image: Pioneer quilts done in Minnesota in the mid 1800’s inspire the Veterans Administration Station. 200’x16’  I spent a week researching patterns in Minneapolis/Saint Paul museums, working with community members and curators. Each platform is inspired by artifacts or architectural details found in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul communities. The specific designs that I selected as inspirational starting points were picked for their cultural and historical importance. Each platform design stands on its own, and together they make a unified statement about the cultural history of Minneapolis. Inspiration for the art falls into three groups; a native motif, immigrant fabrics, and the culture that has developed in Minneapolis as expressed through its architecture.         Next Commission | Back to commissions index