I've been working on the new installation since May. City of Redmond commissioned me to create a temporary installation for the Art Walk 2026.
That is when three patio chairs became a shared space designed to encourage conversation, reflection, and connection. Painted scenes represent significant chapters in Redmond’s history, while short stories on the seats complement the imagery, inviting viewers to look closer and discover connections between the past and present. Green lettering, inspired by the computer code displayed on early PCs, symbolizes the arrival of technology companies as one of the pivotal moments in the community’s development. Historical photographs, documents, and local knowledge shared by the Redmond Historical Society inspired the artwork, allowing me to trace Redmond’s stories and see how they continue to shape the community today.
The second chair represents industrial progress, depicting logging and railroad development, which were the primary drivers of the region’s economy. These industries supported the growth of local businesses, including hotels such as the one operated by Emma McRedmond White. I reconstructed the appearance of the original building using photographs from the websites of Redmond Historical Society and the City of Redmond. As logging declined, Redmond gradually shifted toward agriculture, while the legacy of these early enterprises continues to shape the community.
The third chair depicts the transformation of Redmond from the period following the Great Depression to the present day, featuring a dynamic Derby Days scene as a symbol of community spirit, while silhouettes of musicians, along with elements of the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station, highlight the role of technological innovation and cultural diversity in shaping the city’s contemporary identity.
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