{"id":1194,"date":"2026-04-30T07:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/?page_id=1194"},"modified":"2026-05-02T12:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T12:28:27","slug":"artist-proposal-4-joseph-oconnell-and-creative-machines-canopy-of-color","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/index.php\/the-exhibition\/artist-proposal-4-joseph-oconnell-and-creative-machines-canopy-of-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Proposal 4 &#8211; Joseph O&#8217;Connell and Creative Machines &#8211; Canopy of Color"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-539457af alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<p>Canopy of Color is a tree that always blooms. Inspired by Charleston\u2019s beloved dogwoods and azaleas, this kinetic sculpture transforms the fleeting beauty of spring into a year-round celebration. Nine five-lobed azalea blooms and eight four-lobed dogwood blooms are carefully balanced and mounted on precision bearings, allowing them to rotate gently in the wind. The result is a living canopy that moves with the air, creating a dynamic focal point visible from a distance and unforgettable up close.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1d041a86 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_mv.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-24b33d34 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<p>The blooms are fabricated from PVD-coated marine-grade stainless steel polished to a mirror finish. Their luminous surfaces reflect sky, trees, architecture, and the people gathered below, weaving the community itself into the artwork. Looking upward at the shifting reflections becomes a shared experience \u2013 one that invites photographs, conversation, and return visits. In winter months, when natural blooms recede, Canopy of Color will continue to radiate brilliance, enlivening the landscape with vibrant color and motion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-35b4b340 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6a65f1aa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-50e94c43\">\n<p>The surrounding landscape is designed as an extension of the artwork. Gently sculpted berms invite adults to recline and look skyward while children move freely through the space. Accessible paths and seating ensure that everyone can gather beneath the canopy and experience it from multiple perspectives. Durability and longevity are central to our approach. Built from weather-resistant materials and engineered for structural integrity in high winds and heat, the sculpture balances innovation with resilience. Low-maintenance finishes and thoughtful construction ensure it will remain safe, sustainable, and visually striking for decades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-df96d50c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-mq7v9\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-mq7v9 \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-mq7v9 no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-mq7v9\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-801b843d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-87b68c0c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-8xzfl\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-8xzfl \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-8xzfl no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-8xzfl\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d09ee4c1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-qknol\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-qknol \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-qknol no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-qknol\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-392c5a01\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-wfg94\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-wfg94 \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-wfg94 no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-wfg94\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4a20abfc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<p>Canopy of Color celebrates Charleston\u2019s spirit \u2013 its warmth, creativity, and welcoming energy. More than a sculpture, it will become a landmark: a radiant gathering place that honors the city\u2019s heritage while boldly blooming into its future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-614a1f8f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8845e67f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-z0rfb\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-z0rfb \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-z0rfb no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-z0rfb\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-08374101\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-wuesn\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-wuesn \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-wuesn no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-wuesn\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3dbc39f7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-image  root-eb-advanced-image-ojxao\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-image-ojxao \"><figure class=\"eb-advanced-image-wrapper eb-advanced-image-ojxao no-effect\" data-id=\"eb-advanced-image-ojxao\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"eb-image-wrapper-inner eb-img-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonlandmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Proposal-CanopyOfColor_7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canopy of Color is a tree that always blooms. 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