Steel, Paint
H: 12’ W: 29’
2007
Berkeley, California

Client: Berkeley Arts Commission

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The entry gates for the Berkeley Corporation Yard contain many references to the rich and diverse history of Berkeley. with specific references to the long-ago displaced local railroad, agriculture, native plants and ethnic diversity. They also serve as the gateway to the landmark Ratcliff Buildings built in 1916.

Mandala Gates is an excellent example of public art being a successful solution to an otherwise very challenging problem.  After the two sets of gates were installed, some long-standing complaints by local residents regarding the location of the corporation yard were resolved.