Visual Arts Committee - April 20, 2016 - Minutes

Meeting Date: 
April 20, 2016 - 3:00pm
Location: 
401 Van Ness, Room 125
San Francisco, CA 94121
Related Meeting Content:
Agenda

­­SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
3 p.m.
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 125
San Francisco, CA 94102

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MINUTES

Visual Arts Committee Members:
JD Beltran
Gregory Chew
Dorka Keehn, Chair
Jessica Silverman
Barbara Sklar

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Agenda Changes

Commissioners Present:
Commissioner Chew
Commissioner Keehn, Chair
Commissioner Sklar

Commissioners Absent:
President Beltran
Commissioner Silverman
 

The meeting commenced at 3:11 p.m.

Commission Keehn announced that Item #9 would move to Item #5.

2. Public Comment
Discussion
Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

3. Consent Calendar
Action
Explanatory Documents: Item #2; Item #3; Item #4-29
Presentation Time: Approximately 2 minutes

  1. Motion to approve Laurie Lazer, Co-Founder/Director/Curator, Luggage Store Gallery, as a panelist for public art selection panels for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year.

  2. Motion to approve the design of Unicornio de la Mision, a painted mural, by artist Jetro Martinez that will be installed on a wall of the Mission-Bartlett Garage at 3255 21st Street. The mural will be painted on the northwest corner wall located on 22nd Street, measuring approximately 10 ft. by 12 ft. The project is funded with a Community Challenge Grant and is sponsored by the Mission Community Market; the painted mural will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

  3. Motion to revise the previously approved thematic for the Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series, 2017 from 24/7 to The Summer of Love: 50th Anniversary.

  4. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection, the artwork entitled Revival: Arnica and Angelica; Foxglove and Aconite; Passion Flower and Yarrow; Monkshood and Echinacea; and Passion Flower and Foxglove, 2015, by Nancy Blum. The artwork consists of a curved glass wall (98-2/8 in. by 97-3/8 in.) and four glass light-well walls; west corridor (93-5/8 in. by 297 in. each) and east corridor (93-5/8 in. by 246-1/4 in. each). All are glass panels with vitreous enamels and sandblasting. The artist’s design depicts various flowering plants traditionally grown or gathered for herbal and medicinal use. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 5, Central Corridor.

  5. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Redbud Redux Suite, 2015, by Stephen Galloway. The artwork consists of a curved glass wall (98-2/8 in. by 97-3/8 in.) and two glass light-well walls in the west corridor (93-5/8 in. by 297 in. each). All are glass panels with a polyester film interlayer. The artist’s design depicts photographs of Western Redbud, a native California shrub. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 4, Central Corridor.

  6. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Nature of Medicine, 2015, by Rupert Garcia. The artwork consists of the terrazzo floor design (88 ft. by 52 ft. overall) and two mosaic murals; above reception (190 in. by 359-1/2 in. overall) and above the stairs (252-7/8 in. by 305 in. overall). The artist design depicts a colorful abstracted flower motif for the lobby floor and mosaic murals. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Main Entrance and Lobby.

  7. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the multi-part artwork entitled Ethereal Bodies, 2015, by Cliff Garten. The outdoor sculpture is formed of eight vertically aligned 304 stainless steel sculpture elements (which vary in height between 13 and 17 ft., maximum 3 ft. in diameter), each with sequenced LED lighting and the surrounding planted earthwork. The artwork is located at the General Hospital Acute Care Building, in the entry median.

  8. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Forever Yours, 2015, by Mildred Howard. The artwork consists of a curved glass wall (98-2/8 in. by 97-3/8 in.) and two glass light-well walls in the east corridor (93-5/8 in. by 246 in. each). All are glass panels with vitreous enamels and polyester film interlayer. The artist’s design depicts impressionistic views of springtime poppies and the golden hills of the Bay Area. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 3, Central Corridor.

  9. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Quaking Aspens, 2015, by Paul Kos. The artwork consists of a digital video on five flat-screen monitors with painted aluminum frames (54 in. by 126 in. overall), embedded in the wall. The artist designed the monitor frames to match the  windows in the hospital and the digital video provides a virtual view onto aspen trees dancing in the wind. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Ground Floor, Surgery Waiting Room.

  10. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the mosaic artwork entitled Amate, 2015, by Jetro Martinez. The mosaic artwork consists of ceramic tiles and measures 56-1/2 in. by 112 in. The artist’s design depicts a colorful bird, animal and flower motif inspired by the traditional indigenous Mexican folk art of amate (tree bark paper) paintings. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, First Floor, Emergency Entry Wall.

  11. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled River of Time, 2015, by Alan Masaoka. The artwork consists of a curved glass wall (98-2/8 in. by 97-3/8 in.) and two glass light-well walls in the east corridor (93-5/8 in. by 246 in. each). All are stained glass panels. The artist’s design depicts budding tree branches suspended above a calm riverbed in mostly blue hues. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 7, Central Corridor.

  12. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Breath Between Sky and Ocean, 2015, by Masayuki Nagase. The outdoor artwork consists of two hand-carved granite boulders (4 ft. by 4 ft. by 4 ft.), five polished and carved granite benches (5 ft. by 6 ft. by 18 in. each) and eight polished and carved pavers (each range 3-4 ft. by 2-3 ft. by 2 in.) All are installed throughout the garden, connected by arcing paths in concrete aggregate. The artist’s design depicts a series of ripples carved into the boulders to express themes of water and wind, and the design on the stone pavers has polished surfaces and carved cloud-like forms. The artwork is located at the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 7, Roof Garden.

  13. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Happy Hearts/Broken Hearts, 2015, by Tom Otterness. The outdoor artwork consists of eight figurative bronze sculptures: Mother with Children with Hearts (98 in. by 92 in. by 59 in.); Wheelchair Heart (21 in. by 17 in. by 24 in.); Doctor Heart and Patient Heart (24 in. by 42 in. by 12 in.); Daddy Heart with Child (5 in. by 10 in. by 12 in.); Sunbathing Heart with Shoes (5 in. by 10 in. by 12 in.); Cellphone Heart (24 in. by 17 in. by 12 in.); Small Heart Walking (14 in. by 11 in. by 6 in.); and Two Small Hearts Sitting (10 in. by 18 in. by 5 in.) The artist’s design, inspired by the General Hospital theme “Heart of the City,” depicts a larger entry piece and smaller figures in various patient and visitor scenarios along the pedestrian path. The artworks are located at the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Potrero Street entrance.

  14. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled The Streets and Hills of San Francisco, 2015, by Arthur Stern. The artwork consists of two glass light-well walls in the west corridor (93-5/8 in. by 297 in. each). Both are stained glass panels with aluminum framing. The artist’s traditional stained glass design depicts a colorful patchwork of buildings, parks, streets and clouds. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 6, Central Corridor.

  15. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the mosaic artwork entitled Tree of Life, 2015, by Lena Wolff. The mosaic artwork consists of ceramic tiles and measures 66 in. by 75 in. The artist’s design combines elements of flora and fauna with insects and animals interacting in a fantastical habitat. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 2.

  16. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the mosaic artwork entitled Quail and Monkey Branch, 2015, by Lena Wolff. The mosaic artwork consists of ceramic tiles and measures 66 in. by 113 in. The artist’s design combines elements of flora and fauna with insects and animals interacting in a fantastical habitat. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 2.

  17. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection, the mosaic artwork entitled Circular Path, 2015, by Lena Wolff. The mosaic artwork consists of ceramic tiles and measures 66 in. by 87 in. The artist’s design combines elements of flora and fauna with insects and animals interacting in a fantastical habitat. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 2.

  18. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Sky, 2014, by Merge Conceptual Design. The artwork installation consists of 26 large mirror-polished stainless steel spheres with varying diameters of 5 ft., 3 ft. and 2 ft. The spheres are hollow and cut open at various angles, and LED lights light up the interior of each sphere. The spheres are suspended from the ceiling and loosely arranged in a field that floats above a large portion of the central seating area (approximately, 35 ft. x 40 ft.). The artwork is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Boarding Area E, Gate 65.

  19. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Spirogyrate, 2014, by Eric Staller. The artwork installation consists of twelve spinning illuminated glass art discs (66 in. diameter each) with graphic spiral patterns and LED lighting, with motion sensors; nine disks below a raised floor and three disks on a furred wall. The discs change and respond to people’s movement through the space. The artwork is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Boarding Area E, Children’s Area.

  20. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Ocean Voices II, 2013, by Ursula von Rydingsvard. The sculpture consists of cedar and graphite and measures 121 in. by 57 in. by 65 in. The artist carved and chipped at stacked cedar 4-by-4 planks of varying lengths, creating the monumental and textured faceted surface. The artwork was purchased for and installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 East, Post-Security E-Plaza.

  21. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Voyage, 2014, by Val Britton. The artwork consists of fifteen laminated glass panels (113 in. by 44 in. each) with melting ceramic pigments, lacquer and graphite with overall dimensions of 9-1/2 ft. by 55 ft. The artist’s design draws on the language of maps, plans, weather patterns and flight routes to depict an imaginary panoramic space. The artwork is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Non-secure Connector.

  22. Motion to approve, as installed, the sculpture High Heels for Going to Heaven, 2013, by Yayoi Kusama at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 1, Secure Connector, Arrivals, Post-Security.

  23. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled High Heels for Going to Heaven, 2013, by Yayoi Kusama. The sculpture consists of a pair of white high-heeled shoes that sprout monumentally scaled flowers with large red polka dots; the left shoe is 61 in. by 29-1/2in. by37-3/8 in., and the right shoe is 49-5/8 in. by 27-1/2 in. by 37-7/8 in. The center of each flower is rendered in stainless steel and forms a curved reflective “eye” mirroring its surroundings. The artwork was purchased for and installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 1, Secure Connector, Arrivals, Post-Security.

  24. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the mosaic artwork entitled Riven/River, 2014, by Jim Melchert. The mosaic artwork consists of gray porcelain ceramic tile with red and blue glazes, and measures 71 in. by 166 in. The artist’s abstract design is composed of two rectangular color fields of complex cracks and fissures with an energetic blue line that spans the length of the piece. The artwork is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 1, Secure Connector, Arrivals, Post-Security.

  25. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the mosaic artwork entitled Untitled (Large Variation), 2015, by Amy Ellingson. The mosaic artwork consists of ceramic tile along a curved wall, measuring 10 ft. by 109 ft. The artist’s abstract design suggests movement and transformation through color, geometry, repetition, scale and spatial illusion. The artwork is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 East, Concourse, Post-Security.

  26. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection a photographic series of artwork entitled Everywhere All at Once, 2012-2014, by Vanessa Marsh. The series consists of six black-and-white photographic pigment prints on archival paper (35 in. by 35 in. each) installed in the following order: Landscape #18, 2014; Landscape #1, 2012; Landscape #9, 2012; Landscape #19, 2013; Landscape #5, 2012; and Landscape #17, 2014. The artist’s photogram images create mysterious nightscapes which include shadowed imagery of celestial skies, power lines, a Ferris wheel and palm trees. The artwork was purchased for and installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Gate 71B.

  27. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection a series of photographic montages entitled Forever in the Sky, 2013, by Sanaz Mazinani. The series consists of six photographic pigment prints on archival paper (33 in. by 33 in. each) installed in the following order: Bayview; City Hall; Golden Gate; Mission; Richmond; and Sutro Tower. The photographic montages contain imagery of clouds intermingled with iconic San Francisco landmarks, infused with Persian motifs to make complex geometrical abstractions. The artwork was purchased for and installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Gate 71A.

  28. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection a series of digital prints entitled Strangerhood, 2014, by Lordy Rodriguez. The series consists of six digital prints on aluminum (45 in. x 31-1/2 in. each) and installed in the following order: Castro; Chinatown; Fishermans Wharf; Haight-Ashbury; Mission; and North Beach. The artist’s designs are drawn maps depicting six iconic San Francisco neighborhoods reimagined as independent countries. The digitally reproduced artworks (originally an Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series, Strangerhood, 2013) were purchased for and installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 East, Baggage Claim.

  29. Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork entitled Repeat Melody, 2015, by Julio Cesar Morales. The artwork consists of a curved glass wall (98-7/8 in. by 97-3/8 in.) and two glass light-well walls in the east corridor (93-5/8 in. by 246 in. each). All are glass panels with vitreous enamels. The artist’s design depicts drawn figurative imagery, inspired from photographs taken during interviews he conducted with patients, visitors and hospital staff. The artwork is installed in the General Hospital Acute Care Building, Floor 6, Central Corridor.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve consent calendar items.
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

4. Chain Reaction in the Main Gallery
Meg Shiffler, Jackie Im
Action

On behalf of Galleries Director Meg Shiffler, Galleries Manager Cece Carpio gave a brief presentation of the next exhibition, Chain Reaction 12, June 10 through October 15, 2016 at the Main Gallery. She also introduced curator Lucy Wu who has been assisting in the curation of the exhibit alongside Associate Curator Jackie Im.

Chain Reaction is an exhibition series originally initiated by the SFAC Galleries in 1986. The form of the exhibition mimics that of a chain letter, where a group of initial selectors each nominate an artist, who then selects an artist, who then selects an artist; each Selector setting off a “chain” of artists. Chain Reaction 12 will feature seven “chains” with a total of 21 artists. The seven initial Selectors were Rene de Guzman; Margaret Tedesco; Alter Space; Rhiannon MacFadyen; The Luggage Store; Lynn Hershman Leeson; and Maysoun Wazwaz.  The selections have resulted in 21artists living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area that span a variety of lengths of careers, generations, types of media and disciplines.  Most of the selected artists will produce new work for the exhibition, including some that will include public programming and performances.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve an honorarium payment in the amount of $400 to each of the following artists for their participation in the SFAC Galleries exhibition Chain Reaction 12, June 10 through October 15, 2016: Binta Ayofemi; David Bayus; Craig Calderwood; Jean Conner; Francesco Igory Deiana; Bruno Fazzolari; James Gobel; Nicki Green; Chad Hasegawa; Tareneh Hemami; Jonn Herschend; Julz Hale Mary; Anne McGuire; Omar Mismar; Justine Rivas; Brion Nuda Rosch; Wayne Smith; Lauren Strom-Berg; Catherine Wagner; Lindsey White; and May Wilson.
Moved: Sklar/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

THE FOLLOWING ITEM MOVED FROM ITEM 9 to ITEM 5

5. The Randall Museum – Ben Trautman
Justine Topfer
Action

Project Manager Justine Topfer and artist Ben Trautman presented the Final Design Phase deliverables for a sculpture being designed for the Randall Museum Redesign project.  Ms. Topfer explained that since Conceptual Design was approved, the artist has made significant aesthetic and structural developments, as well as finalizing the location where it will be suspended in the lobby. Plans have been reviewed and approved by a structural engineer and the project constituents. She stated that all are pleased with the developments.

Mr. Trautman also presented a scale model and gave an overview of the hardware and materials that will comprise the bird-like sculpture. It will have an approximate 19 ft. wingspan by 6 ft. wide and 3 ft. tall.  The piece will consist of cantilevered painted aluminum and semi-translucent resin “feathers”, both in shades of yellow. Each wing will be supported on 1/8 in. solid steel bars, balanced by counterweights, with the main “body” as a solid carved piece of wood. The piece will also contains a kinetic system activated with by a sensor and driven by a motor that will actuate the central wood piece 2 in. to 3 in. up and down, then creating a flutter effect of the wings and feathers.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the Final Design and Construction Document Phase deliverables by Ben Trautman for the Randall Museum Redesign project.
Moved: Chew/Sklar
The motion was unanimously approved

6. Coit Tower Murals – Memorial Plaque Request
Susan Pontious, Allison Cummings
Action

Program Director Susan Pontious presented a request from Paul Lessig to place a memorial plaque honoring his late brother, Russel Edward Lessig, below a figure in Ray Boynton’s Coit Tower mural,  Animal Force and Machine Force, that Mr. Lessig claims is a portrait of his brother when he was a young boy.  Mr. Lessig says his brother was painted by the artist when he visited Coit Tower at the time the artist was painting the mural.  Senior Registrar Allison Cummings provided details of the proposed plaque, and the reasons why the staff was recommending denying Mr. Lessig’s request.

Ms. Cummings stated that Mr. Lessig proposes placing the plaque directly on the mural would be an alteration to an original work of art and a permanent alteration of the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property. Such an alteration is expressly prohibited by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Preservation of Historic Properties, which states that “installing new decorative material that obscures or damages character-defining features or finishes” shall not be allowed. In addition, it would set a precedent for permanently memorializing individuals depicted in the Coit Tower murals. It should be noted that the murals portray hundreds of individuals and incorporate a number of people who were living and working in San Francisco at the time they were painted.

She further stated that while we have no reason to doubt Mr. Lessig’s claim regarding this figure being modeled on his brother, we also have no other substantiation that this is the case. In lieu of a plaque, she said that both the Coit Tower Docent Program and the San Francisco City Guides have been informed of Mr. Lessig’s story of how his brother came to be the model for the boy in the mural.  Docents can now include this story in their tours to Coit Tower visitors.  In addition, the staff has offered, should resource become available, to create a detailed guide of all the figures represented in the murals, to include the information about Russell Edward Lessig in this guide.

Commissioner Chew inquired if the City Attorney had been consulted regarding the request. Ms. Cummings confirmed she had indeed done so and had been advised to bring the item to the Commission for action. 

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. City Guide Richard Rothman suggested staff conduct a long-term project and efforts to identify all those depicted in the murals and that perhaps this request could become part of the guided tours, signage or future printed material about Coit Tower. The Committee agreed this was a good idea, but suggested that perhaps resources and volunteer efforts of a private citizen might initiate such a project because it wasn’t a feasible undertaking for the Arts Commission staff  due to lack of  resources.

Motion: Motion to decline request to place a memorial plaque directly on Ray Boynton’s fresco mural, Animal Force and Machine Force, as its placement would be a permanent alteration of the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property and is prohibited by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Preservation of Historic Properties.
Moved: Chew/Sklar
The motion was unanimously approved

Director DeCaigny thanked staff for their thoughtful response and research. He stated the staff is committed to taking such historical notes and that such comments and findings will be wonderful additions to any future didactics and publications. However, he stated that he agreed with the staff that all subject matter and monuments in the Civic Art Collection should be treated in parity and allowing this request would both set an improper precedent and conflict with ethical conservation standards.

7. Noe Valley Town Square
Mary Chou with Wowhaus
Action

Project Manager Mary Chou presented updated Conceptual Design Deliverables by the artist team Wowhaus for the new Noe Valley Town Square. She reminded the Committee of their previous feedback requesting that changes be made to make the owls appear more playful and identifiable as owls. She stated that the artists responded with two different proposals. The first proposal is a modification of the original proposal. It includes changes to the shape of the eyes, shortening of the length of the beak and the addition of feet. They also painted the  model color to more closely resemble the proposed bronze finish of the sculptures. The artists also changed the grouping of owls from three to two, to better suggest a parent and child. The second proposal is a new design for the owls which featured iconic “horns” and cut-out heart shaped eyes. Ms. Chou then introduced the artists, who presented the new models they created of the owls for both proposals,

Ms. Chou stated that the proposed motion would, however, need to be tabled until the next Visual Arts Committee meeting to allow for sufficient opportunity for community response to the design revisions. In the meantime, she stated that staff is presenting the proposals to the Committee for feedback on whether or not the artists addressed the Committee’s concerns regarding the original proposal. One Commissioner questioned if the proposals were more identifiable as owl forms; another Commissioner stated that both proposals fulfilled their requests for more playful and friendly owls and that she would support the selection of either proposal, pending feedback from the community. Wowhaus stated that they were trying to strike the balance of appealing to both adults and children while activating the play area for children.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

THE FOLLOWING MOTION WAS TABLED

Motion: Motion to approve the Conceptual Design, description TBD at meeting, by the artist team Wowhaus for the new Noe Valley Town Square.

8. Broadway Chinatown Streetscape
Marcus Davies
Action

Project Manager Marcus Davies presented the Construction Document Phase deliverables for sculptural seating by artist Michael Arcega for the Broadway Chinatown Streetscape Art Enrichment Project. He explained that due to budget adjustments and an increase from ½ in. to ¾ in. steel, the number of benches had changed from eight to a total of seven, and that the three small stools had been eliminated. Mr. Davies added that this change continued to serve the locations identified as priorities by the project’s community representatives. He then concluded by saying that the next step in coming weeks would be bringing a full-sized mock up to Broadway for testing and feedback from the community in partnership with Chinatown Community Development Center.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the Construction Document Phase deliverables by Michael Arcega for the Broadway Chinatown Streetscape Art Enrichment Project.
Moved: Sklar/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

9. San Francisco International Airport: Phase 1 Building of the Consolidated Administrative Campus
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Senior Project Manager Jennifer Lovvorn notified the Committee of updates to the project outline previously approved for the Consolidated Administrative Complex at San Francisco International Airport. The complex will be built in two phases due to funding and construction schedules. Phase 1 will include the construction of the first of two administrative buildings. Phase 1 construction of the first building will include an entry lobby and Phase 2 will expand the area to also become the future home of a campus café. The entry area will be well trafficked with a large audience and has been identified as an ideal area for a suspended artwork. She stated that a proposal for a suspended artwork will allow for the most flexibility (an approximate field of 30 ft. by 100 ft. by  30 ft.) allowing an artist to respond to the space and to create one or multiple elements.

Phase 1of the project will generate approximately $1,000,000 in Art Enrichment funds. The proposed budget for the entryway commission is $400,000. The remaining funds will be reserved for the Phase 2 opportunities yet to be identified.  Artist selection for the Phase 1 project will commence in the coming weeks so an artist can be under contract before the ground breaking in October 2016. Due to the nature of the construction schedule, the artwork may not be installed until Phase 2 is near completion but the development of proposals is imperative to ensure that structural engineering needs are integral to the construction the initial building of Phase 1.  

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the public art project outline for the Phase 1 Building of the Consolidated Administrative Campus (“CAC”) at the San Francisco International Airport; the Phase I Project Outline is further development of the previously approved Art Plan for the CAC.
Moved: Chew/Sklar
The motion was unanimously approved

10. Civic Art Collection: Recent Conservation Projects
Jennifer Correia

A. Recent Vandalism Abatement
Staff Report

Project Manager Jennifer Correia presented project results of two recent conservation projects:  Ashurbanipal, 1987 by Fred Parhad (SFAC Accession No. 1988.11); and Native Sons (Admission Day Monument), 1897 by Douglas Tilden (SFAC Accession No. 1897.1)

Both projects required treatments for bronze and stone elements, had an overall cleaning, and corrosion stabilized.  The Department of Public Works provided some equipment for the conservation work at the Native Sons Monument, and the Asian Art Museum provided logistical support for the Ashurbanipal Monument.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

B. Repair Design – Raizes/Roots at Coronado Playground
Action

Ms. Correia presented a proposed design to mitigate an alteration to the mosaic mural artwork, Raizes/Roots, 2000 by Eduardo Pineda and Ray Patlán at Jose Coronado Playground. She stated that the artwork was originally installed in 2000 but was recently altered when an exterior restroom door that eliminated half of a figure in the artwork. The artists were consulted regarding a repair and propose to remove the damaged figure and the remainder and to use original “field” tiles to restore the damaged façade. The repair will be coordinated with the Recreation and Parks Department, who are funding the artists’ design work and the repair.

Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the proposed design as an alteration of the original mosaic artwork, Raizes/Roots, 2000 by Eduardo Pineda and Ray Patlán (SFAC Accession No. 2000.4) located on the façade of Jose Coronado Playground Clubhouse at Folsom and 21st Streets, in order to proceed with repair of the damaged mural.
Moved: Sklar/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

11. New Business, Old Business, and Announcements
Discussion

Directory Tom DeCaigny cited a recent article by SF Magazine, highlighting the accomplishments of the Civic Art Collection team, including the recent inventory project and increases to conservation policies.  He stated all of the developments are a testament to the department’s hard work and will further bolster presentations to Capital Planning by Director of Finance Rebekah Krell as she advocates for the needs and care of the Civic Art Collection and the cultural centers as important City assets.

 Commissioner Keehn called for public comment. There was no public comment.

12. Adjournment
Action

The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

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