Denver artist
Price Davis has installed the Denver Lily at
Denver International Airport.
The nearly 30-foot-tall sculpture is comprised of a base, flower pot and stemmed flower with pod and leaves. It's made of hand-forged sheets of steel that were stained and powder-coated. The sculpture is part of Davis' Global Peace Through Art initiative, a grassroots effort to raise awareness of our creative class.
"We must celebrate the skilled artists that bring us beauty in our everyday lives," says Davis, a craftsman with an emphasis on architecture. "Art should inspire and take into consideration the diversity of its viewers.
The lily, a symbol of relationships and friendship, will remain at DIA through July.
Davis says the Denver Lily embodies the components he strives to include in his art. It's conceptually simple, accessible and interactive.
"By installing a giant flower sculpture in the center of DIA, our goal is to surprise and delight passengers during spring, while showcasing a local artist's talent," says Chris Stevens, DIA's arts and culture manager. "This bright sculpture is monumental in height, which also highlights the scael of Jeppesen Terminal's iconic tent roof architecture."
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
Enjoy this story?
Sign up for free solutions-based reporting in your inbox each week.