March 19, 2007
The Resurrection sculpture, designed for the
space at the entry to the Psalm Center, is
dedicated to the memory of former Corban
employee, Doug West.
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March 19, 2007
As viewed from the Pavilion, the sculpture
will be an attractive addition to the Psalm
Performing Arts Center and nearby art gallery.
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March 20, 2007
Excavation began in late March after months of planning.
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March 21, 2007
Forms for the foundation for the black granite
columns were built and the intricate drain
system installed.
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March 22, 2007
Because of over five tons of granite and rock
that will rest on the foundation, it required a
base area 12 feet by 30 inches to a depth of
almost three feet.
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March 22, 2007
Of the hundreds of natural boulders that abound on campus, only six passed the screening to be a part of the sculpture. They were transported to the site where they awaited installation.
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April 11, 2007
Oregon Memorials Company of Hillsboro begin installation of the granite columns.
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April 11, 2007
Each 1000 lb.+ column was lifted into position
by crane and secured with stainless steel
pins and epoxy.
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April 11, 2007
Project administrator and designer, Steve Hunt, oversees the positioning of the boulders that rest on top of each column.
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April 11, 2007
The third boulder swings into place by late afternoon.
The final column's granite sphere can be seen
on the left. The latter part of April will see the
seating walls and cement slab poured, as well as
the installation of the final two boulders, in
preparation for the finished surface.
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April 25, 2007
Crews from R. L. Reimer Construction install the
final two boulders and add the fill gravel to
prepare for the cement pour that will define
the floor of the sculpture area.
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April 25, 2007
Front view showing the progression from
earth to sky. The final sphere is more than
eight feet above ground.
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May 2, 2007
After pouring a cement slab, another layer of cement formed the rock "rivers" that are a part of the visual effect for the layout.
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May 2, 2007
An overall view showing both sides of the
sculpture area and the mirror-image rivers.
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May 2, 2007
Close up of the form process required to create the rivers.The final result will be a slate tile surface on the raised areas, and river rock filling the indentations.
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May 25, 2007
Final layer of cement is poured into the remaining forms of the sculpture.
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May 25, 2007
Workers finish the walls that surround the sculpture
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June 4, 2007
River rock is added to the incline areas of the base surrounding the pillars
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June 4, 2007
Designer Steve Hunt embeds river rock to the incline area.
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June 5, 2007
All of the cement work is now complete
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June 18, 2007
River rock streams are added to the areas of the base to create the illusion of movement away from the viewer.
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June 19, 2007
Designer Steve Hunt, assisted by Tom Same, hand-fit over 1,000 rocks of diminishing size for the final aspect of the rivers.
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June 20, 2007
A view of the sculpture in front of the Psalm Center entrance.
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