The Woven Path is a public sculpture that welcomes the people of Lexington as a symbol of unity, connection, and shared experience. Composed of mirror-polished stainless-steel spheres suspended by delicate wire ropes, the piece forms an abstract passageway that invites viewers to walk beneath and reflect on the ties that bind a community together.
Drawing inspiration from global landmarks like the Gateway Arch and the Gateway of India, this installation echoes the significance of transitional spaces. The interwoven curves represent the many journeys—by foot, bike, or car—that converge daily on Main Street, reflecting Lexington’s diverse and vibrant spirit.
Rather than prescribing a fixed meaning, The Woven Path encourages personal interpretation. Whether seen as pathways over Kentucky’s hills or threads in a cultural tapestry, the sculpture is designed to spark imagination and offer a moment of pause from urban life.
Its reflective spheres act as anamorphic mirrors, capturing both the surrounding environment and the people within it—serving as a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness. Drawing on techniques used in the 2010 Santa Monica sculpture Cradle, the structure balances visual delicacy with durable materials built to last.
Ultimately, The Woven Path invites every passerby to find themselves within it—person to person, story to story—woven together, one connection at a time.
To bid on this project, I utilized the site photos and the Rhino file of the artwork we intended to install. Given the tight 10-day timeframe, I opted to render the artwork separately and then integrate it into the existing photos using Photoshop, rather than building the entire context for rendering. For the video animations, however, I created a full context scene.
Poetry, Plants, and People (In Progress)
After winning the bid and collaborating with our Landscape Architect, we explored three design options to introduce greenery and native vegetation into the space. We're also incorporating poetic elements into the design—inviting features that encourage people to linger, reflect, and enjoy the art around them.
Sketches
Version 01
Version 02
Version 03
Renders
Version 01
Version 02
Version 03
Poetry, Plants, and People — A Growing Vision
After careful discussions and collaboration with our Landscape Architect, we moved forward with Version 3 of the design. This version beautifully blends local vegetation with poetic expression to create a welcoming, reflective space. Along the way, I crafted 77 words of original poetry, now integrated into the landscape to encourage visitors to pause, connect, and spend more time under the art. Here’s a glimpse of the final vision taking shape.
At the moment, I’m truly excited to see the installation process unfold. Watching the artwork come to life—piece by piece—alongside the landscape is incredibly rewarding. It’s a beautiful reminder of the journey from concept to creation, and I can't wait to see how people interact with the space once it’s complete.
Dated July 2025
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