The steel structure is lowered by crane onto the foundation at the new Laurel Library
Washington Glass Studio installed their outdoor sculpture at the new Laurel, Maryland library. The 16′ H tower titled “Involve Me and I Learn” has over 100 glass tiles mounted in the steel framework. The artwork’s title – attributed to Ben Franklin – references the engagement of the community. The neighborhood and the Laurel Library supporters had joined in making the individual glass panels in workshops at the Washington Glass School. The Baltimore Sun had earlier in the year covered the story of the glass quilting bee workshops.
Siteworks for the sculptural and architectural application of glass were completed and the risky business of installing the works just took place.
Audrey Wilson rises to meet the challenge.
Washington Glass Studio Co-Director Erwin Timmers bolts the steel framed glass panels to the main structure.
The panels were fitted and bolted in place and the internal LED lighting was installed. Prince George’s Art in Public Places has advised that the official opening of the stunning library is set for November 28th.