There are a series of sculptures along Broadway from Blake to Lawrence made from salvaged storage containers stacked on top of one another. I used to drive by them every morning on my way to work and every afternoon on the way home. After doing a little internet research I found one article about the sculptures which included info on the artist and title of the piece: Trade Deficit.
There are 3 sculptures in the series. One is small, one is medium and one is large. By large I mean large; it shoots straight up into the sky and is hard to miss from any direction. Each sculpture has a 5-year anti-graffiti coat on it; an essential feature in this part of town.
The medium size sculpture is the one I find most interesting. It has an interactive element that the other two don’t; each and every day it is used by people in this city. I took some pictures that illustrate.
If you’re interested in learning more about the artist, Joseph Riché, and the Denver Public Art Program, visit the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs: http://www.denvergov.org/Welcome/tabid/392922/Default.aspx
Here are some more pictures for fun:
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