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Ocean Floor and Ocean Fence

PROJECT OVERVIEW
Title: Ocean Floor and Ocean Fence
Photo Credit: Julie Dermansky
Lead Artist(s):
Julie Dermansky

Description:

This day care center, which is located a few hundred feet from the Atlantic Ocean, Is transformed by 17,700 square feet of linoleum flooring consisting of an 11-color ocean design, and 124 individually plasma-cut, steel sea creatures and wave lengths that are welded to the perimeter fence.

PROJECT LOCATION
Community Center
Floor
Beach Channel Day Care Center
44-22 Beach Channel Drive
Queens, NY 11691
United States

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PROJECT TEAM
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program
New York City Department of Design and Construction
Agency for Children's Services
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Cathie Behrend
Percent for Art
Edelman Partnership
PROJECT DETAILS
Permanent
77,000
Floor/Surfaces
Metal
Floor: Water-Jet Cut Linoleum, Fence: Powder Coated, Plasma-Cut Steel
2001
2002
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