Lake Erie Benches
Cleveland Ohio
July 2019
Polychrome Steel
4 feet x 8 feet x 18 inches
Lake Erie Benches are permanently installed in Oletha Wilson park, Cleveland Ohio. The design of the benches was inspired by the topography of Lake Erie. Their brilliant color, a focal point in the landscape draws in the pedestrian creating a destination point with in the larger park. The benches are designed as social structures, intentionally considering how we engage with others in a public social space. Their interior openings provide as means to face one and other.