Category Q -– Art/Sculpture
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Gold: McLellan Blacksmithing
Title of Entry: Daow Aga
Finish Type: Left natural
Total Labor Hours: 260
Materials: Corten, stainless steel, wood, granite
Daow Aga means "edge of the lake" in the language of the Washoe Paiute Tribe. This unique piece was built in response to an RFP by Tahoe Public Art. Its design conveys the artful expression of the fragility of the ecosystem in Lake Tahoe - the water quality, the flora and the fauna.
The piece is representative of the mountains, trees, granite and waters of Tahoe. The seven plates are representative of the directions north, south, east, west, above, below and within. All of these facets are bound together in one piece, representing the interdependency of all the elements.
The sculpture is nearly 10,000 pounds and stands 12 feet tall, 11 feet long and 7 feet wide. It is constructed of corten steel, embedded with wood and granite, and embellished with waves of stainless steel. The finish is left natural. The piece may evoke images of fragility and nature, but it is also engineered and constructed to withstand sustained winds of 150 miles an hour. It is sure to bring many years of enjoyment, contemplation and beauty to the community.
To learn more about McLellan Blacksmithing and view more of its signature projects, visit https://mclellanblacksmithing.com.
