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GLENN TERPSTRA612_964_3763

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This project has evolved from an advanced studio art course under the guidance of Professor Jyl Kelley of the Art & Design Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has been authorised for installation by the Eau Claire Transit.

Thank you for your interest in this community project,

With the continuous increase of world population and the parallel of energy demands, it has become evident

that we need to be aware of and utilize clean energy solutions in order to ensure human presence in the future of

this planet. It is possible for earth’s energy use to come completely from renewable, low impact energy sources

while at the same time providing both work and economic opportunity to local, national, and global models. The

transition from combustion to renewable energy reliance may only occur through education, communication, and

the willingness to converse publicly on the topic; rendering the purpose of this bus stop installation around the

theme of green energy and the potential that energy yields as an alternative to fossil fuels.

This “super graphic” installation, a combination of information dense and visually appealing graphics, will be

exhibited for six months on Water Street, in the bus stop in front of the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire’s

Haas Fine Arts building. The title Residually Green lends itself to the nature by which this piece is experienced

given the concept of a bus stop; Occupants remain for a brief moment, absorb information, and go on their way.

In using the transit system, there is time for the installation viewer to think over the information they just experi-

enced while they ride. The intention of this piece is to make that transit user, someone currently reducing their

carbon footprint, more knowledgeable of renewable energy and current energy situations, relying on them for

community dissemination of the information.

As an art student of the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire there is a cost in taking on such an installation, due

to printing and materials, that exceeds typical project demands. Sponsorship is needed for the success of this

installation, the location and nature of the environment provides an opportunity for local support to be expressed

in the design with an advertising advantage. The clean, visible integration of logo to this bus stop info graphic

showcases examples of communal support toward the growing trend of thinking green and becoming involved.

The environmental understanding revolution will change the way we think, breath and believe in the future but

needs to start with sharing ideas and supporting the group effort now. I look forward to working with you in the

near future.

Thank you for your time,

Glenn Terpstra Artist/Student

Department of Art & Design University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire



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Glenn TerpstraResidually Green6 (21” X 45”) panelsPrint installation +Community project

Utilizing repetitive space and time exposure a bus stop yields, the installation Residually Green, combines visual elements and information in a dynamic and engaging form. Providing the viewer with continuous information on renewable energy sources in an attempt to educate and engage formal discussion on the topic is the first priority of this piece. Our current reliance on coal and oil will continue to increase with population growth, not to mention the large amount of pollutants they produce. It is relevant to address the options available to lessen our carbon footprint, something that can only occur when ideas and solutions are shared. This super graphic, or information dense graphic, enhances understanding of the various types of renewable resources - wind, hydroelectric, and solar energy - while at the same time portrays the impact of our current lifestyle. The layout of this piece plays with the natural environment, the direction of the bus stop allows the sun to follow correlating design elements. The purpose of this artwork is to establish a resourceful and interactive environment for both viewer and the community.

*Sponsors’ names will be included in this statement.

Artist statement

Bus stop location: 131 WATER ST. EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703



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Print size

Dimensions Quantity

Width: 21”

Width: 21”

Height: 45”

Height: 84”

Area: 945 in2

Area: 1,764 in 2

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Glass of bus stop

BENCH

Bus stop measurements:

Materials Needed:Process: This installation utilizes the rigidity of Plexiglas for the printing surface of the super graphic so the piece may be both exhibited in a gallery as well as fixed for an extended period of time; maintaining the ability to withstand natural elements.

Plexiglas Surface area = 4,608 in2 (4’ X 8’ sheet) X 2 = 9,216 in 2

Mounting Supplies

Clear caulking

Printing for informative sale sheet

102”

50”



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BENCH

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Everything is negotiable.

The inclusion of supporting names and logos will occupy the lower portion of this panel.

The size of the logo will make proportionate balance between multiple contributors within the space of 20.5” x 11.5” (with a .5” margin).

The location of this position is negotiable, however, with the inclusion of a small sell sheet near this area, viewers will be attracted to the free hand-out (which also boasts your support) and notice local contributors through the process of attaining this quick reference sheet.*

The printing process of this installation is limited in that it is not possible to print white; the logo is preferred to be a single color for aesthetic reasoning. You may have any color you want, as long as it is not white.

* This hand-out could be substituted for a QR code linking to a paralleling web site (not created yet) that would include contributors logo and link for redirection to official site (no paper).

-Depending on contribution funds for the project.

The space between the bottom of the installation and the ground is 39” or slightly above the waste when standing or at eye level when sitting on the bench.

SPONSORSHIP

21”

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12”

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