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Eric Powell is a sculptor and public artist who creates artworks that transform spaces. Powell is committed to enriching and beautifying places by creating site-responsive, integrated, long lasting works of public art. These artworks enrich and identify the places where they are located. Cities that integrate public art flourish and become destinations. This inspires people to feel a sense of place, which allows communities to flourish. Public art is about instilling a deeper sense of connection and community. That, to Powell, is the purpose and power of public art at its best.
Powell looks to create artworks that respond to the needs and ideas of the residents who live where the artwork resides. He is inspired to have his work serve as a gathering place for a neighborhood, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity through engaging design/concept elements.
Powell is well versed and highly experienced in the public art process and in working with cities, architects, landscape architects, developers, arts commissions and other
stakeholders. He is an effective problem solver and a proactive communicator. He oversees each project from start to finish to ensure a smooth and seamless process in completing a project from beginning to end, on time and within budget. He uses the most durable materials available to ensure the longevity of his work, which allows maintenance to be minimal for the client.
The diversity and range of his work allows Powell to respond to and take on virtually any project and create compelling, beautiful, long lasting works of art. He is available for enquiries and he looks forward to working with you!
SELECTED CLIENT LIST
Alameda County Arts Commission
Alliance Residential Company
Bay Street Hotel Properties
Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley Civic Arts Commission
Black Pine Circle School
BRE Properties
CalTrans
Cambridge Art Commission
City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission
City of Brentwood
City of Fremont
City of Napa
City of Oakland Cultural Affairs Commission
City of San Francisco
City of Tuscon Metropolitan Transit District
Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission
EAH Housing
Essex Property Trust
Holliday Development
Kapor Center for Social Impact
Lakeshore Baptist Church, Oakland, CA
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Madison Arts Commission
Oakland Arts Commission
Pima Arts Council Tucson
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
San Francisco Arts Commission
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
San Francisco Redevelopment Agency
San Jose Arts Commission
Satelite Housing
SFMOMA
Shibumi Gallery
Stockton Arts Commission
SummerHill Homes
Swinerton Builders
Trumark Homes
Trust for Public Land
Wareham Development
Wilkes Bashford
University of California, Berkeley