Cherry Street & Manhattan Boulevard Roundabout, Toledo, Ohio

2021

Forms and colors are rooted in history and place. A base of gray slate relates to the “black swamp” that was drained by settlers of Toledo; a matte silver finish in stainless steel honors the Grey Nuns who selflessly cared for early Toledo residents, and a bold yellow interior is inspired by the Marguerite daisy. Toledo’s glass-making heritage is evoked by silhouettes suggesting vessels,  and patterns, derived from the neighborhood footprint, create ever-changing shapes suggesting petal forms.