COMING SOON
to Downtown Summit!
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PLEIADES
by
Artist Ray King
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After 50 years, the Summit Promenade Fountain, a beloved downtown landmark, is finally getting a much-needed makeover!
To mark this special anniversary, Summit Public Art, in collaboration with Summit Downtown, Inc. and the City of Summit, is installing an original work of art designed specifically for the fountain.
PLEIADES, by world-renowned artist Ray King, is sure to become a must-see destination in downtown Summit. This exciting new work will both greatly enhance the fountain's overall appearance while maintaining the architectural integrity of the existing structure.
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Pleiades is a dynamic sculpture that reflects ever-changing colors and rays of light, adding vibrancy to the site that will keep the fountain alive and fresh for years to come.
Large slate panels will line the interior walls of the fountain and create a backdrop for the artwork. Pleiades, a 10.5-foot-wide sculpture made of shatterproof dichroic glass panels, will be suspended over the fountain basin.
The dichroic glass will reflect and project light and colors into the surrounding space during the day and at night when illuminated. Stainless steel cables will seamlessly secure, interconnect and suspend the glass panels. At the center of the piece, a composition of small stainless steel spheres references the constellation "Pleiades" named after the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione.
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Ray King is an established Philadelphia-based artist with four decades of experience creating large site-specific public artworks. His works have been commissioned throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia and can be found in universities, municipalities, corporations, and private collections as well as the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
Over the years, King has developed expertise in the manipulation of light and color as it interacts with glass. His primary inspiration comes from geometric patterns found in nature. This has resulted in truly original light-responsive sculptures that interact with viewers and animate surroundings.
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Be a Part of Summit History—
Donate Today!
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Join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Promenade Fountain—and the 20th anniversary of Summit Public Art—by helping to revive and reimagine this beloved landmark. Friends of Summit Public Art, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has raised the majority of the necessary funds, though an additional $20,000 is still needed to bring Pleiades to Summit. Please donate toward this unique public art installation that is sure to become an iconic destination in downtown Summit!
To donate, please click the link below:
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Suggested donation amounts: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000
Donations of $1,000 or more include:
✭ Name Recognition on donor signage at the Fountain,
Website and Social Media
✭ Invitation to unveiling and VIP reception with the artist
Any amount you wish to contribute is welcome—no donation is too small!
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Celebrating 20 Years
(2002-2022)
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Established in 2002, Summit Public Art is a volunteer-run, donor-funded, city-based organization that relies on the generosity of Summit residents to bring public art to Summit. Over the last twenty years, SPA has installed over 100 works of art by nationally and internationally-known artists in public spaces throughout our city.
To learn more, visit us at www.summitpublicart.com where you’ll find SPA’s full online gallery of inspiring works from both the past and the present. Or head downtown to see for yourself why Summit has earned a reputation as one of New Jersey’s premier destinations for world-class public art!
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From our followers:
“Particularly at a time like this, we need art
to help us stay in touch with our community."
"Truly one of the best perks of living in Summit is
the public art displayed. Thank you and
looking forward to the next installation!”
"The artists and work you support is soul lifting!"
"Ten years ago who would have thought that Summit
would have an art scene? Love it!"
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