POLLINATION
YEAR & TIMELINE
2023 | 1 month
*opens 2026
CLIENT
Sound Transit
LOCATION
Kent WA
ROLE
Art Direction | Illustration | Environmental Graphics
COLLABORATORS
MEDIUM
CNC routed Alucabond | Polycarbonate | Flexible LED panels
DIMENSIONS
8'x28' wall
28x28' ceiling
CHALLENGE
Train stations in the rainy Pacific Northwest can be monotonous, dreary, and stressful for travelers. Artwork should resonate with the diverse community of Kent, a city with deep agricultural roots.
CONCEPT
By magnifying pollen to a heroic scale, viewers can revel in the intricate beauty of these oft-maligned spores. Commuters are invited to consider their quiet labor—sustaining biodiverse ecosystems, producing oxygen, and supporting food systems.
"Pollination" is in harmonious dialogue with a companion piece, "Gather", which celebrates the edible plants found in Coast Salish and immigrant foodways.
