Sky Sweeps, 2006

Sky Sweeps serves as mediator between the area’s lumber and maritime history and its future. The three pivoting sweeps (a term for a long oar) are each 85’ high and are counter balanced to record the movements of the prevailing on-shore winds from the west.

Location: Aberdeen, Washington
​Materials: steel, concrete
Size: 85’H x 15’W
Collaborator:  Sue Richards
Sponsor:  Washington State Arts Commission

Photo: Ed Jaramillio