brampton.ca BRAMPTON FlOWef City E'-l Report Flower City Committee Committee of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton Date: December 4, 2012 File: M06.TE Subject: Public Art: Teramoto Park Sculpture Proposal Flower City Committee Date: beccntxs )%f2jdl7. Contact: Victoria Mountain, Special Projects Coordinator Community Development and Service Planning 905-874-3437 On behalf of the Public Art Task Force Overview: Supporting the goals of the Flower City Strategy, Brampton's Public Art Policy strives to encourage art that "Reflects our diverse cultural character and celebrates our living heritage". As a further tribute to the Teramoto family, a proposal for a sculpture to be installed in Teramoto Park was presented to the Public Art Task Force. Inspired by the history of the Teramoto family in Canada and the demonstrable strength of their familial ties and spirit, the theme of "family" was proposed for the sculpture. Brampton artist Marion Bartlett developed three designs for the Teramoto Park sculpture project, based on the proposed theme of "family". As per the Public Art Policy, a jury was established to evaluate the artist's proposed designs and "Figure Three" was selected as the recommended design for the Teramoto Park sculpture. Staff is recommending that the sculpture be installed within the pedestrian walkway of the Teramoto Park to ensure the artwork is a focal point of the park. The proposed Teramoto Park sculpture project strongly aligns with the goals of the Public Art Policy and the Flower City Strategy. The Public Art Task Force is recommending that the Flower City Committee approve the recommendations related to the Teramoto Park sculpture project, as outlined in this report.
El-Z Recommendations: 1. That the report from Victoria Mountain, Special Projects Coordinator, Community Services, on behalf of the Public Art Task Force, dated December 4, 2012, re: Public Art: Teramoto Park Sculpture Project (File M06.TE) be received; and 2. That the Flower City Committee approve the creation and installation of a sculpture, as outlined in this report, as a tribute to the Teramoto family; and 3. That Marion Bartlett's "Figure Three" be approved as the design for the Teramoto Park sculpture project. Background: On October 27, 2012 Council approved recommendation CW271-2012, that Teramoto Park be adopted as the official name for the park at the northwest comer of Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road, in ward 6. The name Teramoto Park' was proposed by the Naming and Signage Committee, as a tribute to the Teramoto Family. The Teramoto family was one of the first Japanese settlers in Brampton, and their arrival and early contributions to Brampton are chronicled in the book: From "Wolf's Den" to Huttonville and the Pioneers Who Made it Possible: Circa 1800. and Beyond. The City of Brampton's Public Art Policy, supports the goals of the Flower City Strategy and strives to develop a successful municipal public art profile. One goal of the Public Art Policy is to create public art that "Reflects our diverse cultural character and celebrates our living heritage". The Public Art Task Force was presented with a proposal to install a sculpture in Teramoto Park as a further tribute to the Teramoto family and complementary addition to the parks newly adopted name. In accordance with the procurement methods outlined in the Public Art Policy the artist was selected through a direct commission process. Marion Bartlett of Marion Bartlett Sculpture is a Brampton artist residing in Huttonville, the same ward as Teramoto Park. Ms. Bartlett has more than 35 years experience as a professional sculptor and sculpture teacher, most recently completing a large-scale public art sculptural installation for the City of Markham, Ontario. Ms. Bartlett has had the pleasure of knowing the Teramoto family for many years. Ms. Bartlett developed three designs for the Teramoto Park sculpture project, based on the theme of "family". The theme was inspired by the history of the Teramoto family in Canada and the demonstrable strength of their familial ties and spirit, despite many obstacles. As per the Public Art Policy, a jury was established to evaluate Ms. Bartlett's proposed designs. Members of the jury included:
Ei-a Mamie Richards, Executive Director, Brampton Arts Council Mary Ellen Farrow, Brampton Artist Councillor John Hutton, Brampton City Councillor of Wards 2 and 6 Commissioner Jamie Lowery, Community Services, City of Brampton Emilio Borges, Capital Supervisor (Teramoto Park), Community Services, City of Brampton Anthony Wong, Project Manager Urban Design Services, Planning Design and Development, City of Brampton Paul Van de Gevel, Landscape Architect (Teramoto Park) Community Design, Parks and Development, Planning Design and Development, City of Brampton The jury evaluated each design and selected Figure Three (see Appendix 1) as the recommended design for the Teramoto Park sculpture project. Current Situation: The Public Art Task Force seeks approval from the Flower City Committee for the recommendations related to the Teramoto Park sculpture project, as outlined in this report. Proposed Sculpture Project Details Figure Three is designed to be approximately seven feet tall, with additional height added once installed on a base in Teramoto Park. A natural grey in colour, the sculpture will be fabricated from Jewel Stone, a light-weight yet weather resistant material that is favourable in sculptural work. The inner skeleton of the sculpture will be made of steel, ensuring its stability. The design for the sculpture is impressionistic, indicating a universality of familial arrangements. The design is austere, simple, and contemplative; a loose reflection of traditional Japanese aesthetics. It is recommended that the sculpture be installed within the pedestrian walkway of Teramoto Park (see Appendix 2). To complement the sculpture, City staff will work with Ms. Bartlett on the design and implementation of an appropriate base and surrounding landscape elements. These elements will also reflect the aforementioned aesthetic principles and emphasize the Teramoto's connection to Brampton's horticultural past. The sculpture will be created offsite and delivered to Teramoto Park for installation by the City. The cost for the sculpture is $56,500.00. Base, installation and landscaping are outside of this cost and will be managed by the City. This sculpture will serve as a key feature of the Teramoto Park. 3
El-4 Financial Implications: Funds for the sculpture, installation and landscaping of this project will be funded by the Community Services Teramoto Park capital budget. Conclusion: The Public Art Task Force believes that the proposed Teramoto Park sculpture project strongly aligns with the goals of the Public Art Policy and the Flower City Strategy. It is recommended that the Flower City Committee approve the recommendations related to the Teramoto Park sculpture project, as outlined in this report. Respectfully submitted, Original Signed By Jamie Lowery Commissioner of Community Services Report authored by: Victoria Mountain Special Projects Coordinator Community Services Appendix 1 Figure Three - Proposed Design for Teramoto Park Sculpture Appendix 2: Map of Teramoto Park Proposed Installation Site
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