National Velvet
"National Velvet" by John McEnroe (2008) — Highland, Denver. Part of the Denver Public Art collection.
About This Artwork
A 20-foot translucent obelisk standing near the Highline Pedestrian Bridge in Denver's Highland neighborhood. Constructed by filling nylon with sand and coating it in resin, then draining the sand to create a glowing hollow shell, internally lit by compact fluorescent lights.
Medium
Fiberglass, aluminum, paint, resin
Location
Highland, Denver
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John McEnroe
John McEnroe is a contemporary sculptor known for works using unconventional construction methods. His 20-foot obelisk near the Highland Pedestrian Bridge features an aluminum base topped with a red fiberglass shell that is internally lit.
Based in: Denver, CO
Data source: denverpublicart.org
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