Ship of Pearl, Donald Lipski, 2013

SERVICES PROVIDED: Design coordination, Materials research, Budget management, Engineering coordination and oversight, Fabricator bid process, Fabrication oversight, Lighting design development, Shipping, Installation services, Scheduling, Project close-out.

In 2013 we worked with artist Donald Lipski to create an iconic work for the historic Cathedral Church of St Paul, a 200-year-old church on the Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. The pediment of this building had remained blank and unfinished since its construction over 200 years ago. For this unique location, Lipski designed a slice through the shell of the chambered nautilus as a metaphor for spiritual growth. The Episcopal Church also serves Chinese, Muslim, and homeless congregations, and is a place of worship for all people. Lipski strove to find an image that, while spiritual, is non-religious and can serve as a beacon and inspiration for those of any or no faith. The piece is lit at night by thousands of embedded l.e.d. lights, measures 18' x 75' x 1.5', and is comprised of aluminum and faux stone surface texture.

Check out the videos embedded below for more information on this historic Church and the inspiration behind the work.

Select text and images courtesy of Donald Lipski. Digital modeling and presentation graphics by Mowry Studio.