Luminary and Public Light Sculpture

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Lumen Light Sculpture (night), Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

At night the column projects words and emblems in rings about 85 ft across. Ball State University's creative team designed the artwork; we designed the structure, mirrors, optics and lights, and did the welding, finishing and installation. The red and blue sweeping beams were temporary lights for the unveiling event and are not part of the artwork. Dimensions: 16 ft H x 54 in diameter; projection about 85 ft across. Materials: Satin-finish stainless steel; laser- and waterjet-cut panels; two internal lights with curved mirrors. Date: October 2026.

Lumen Light Sculpture (day)

The 16-foot satin-finish stainless steel column by day, next to the Brown Family Amphitheater. Dimensions: 16 ft H x 54 in diameter. Materials: Satin-finish stainless steel; laser- and waterjet-cut panels; two internal lights with curved mirrors. Date: October 2026.

Lumen Light Sculpture: cut lettering detail

Cut lettering in the satin-finish stainless steel panels; the light passes through these cut-outs at night. Dimensions: Panel detail. Materials: Satin-finish stainless steel; laser- and waterjet-cut panels; two internal lights with curved mirrors. Date: October 2026.

Core Values Lantern (night aerial), Plainfield, Indiana

The Town's Community Values projected across the lawn outside Plainfield Town Hall. The Town chose the words; we designed the rest, built the prototype, did the welding and assembly, and installed it. Dimensions: 8 ft H x 36 in diameter. Materials: Stainless steel, powder-coated black; cut panels; internal light and mirror. Date: March 2024.

Core Values Lantern: Town concept and finished work

The Town's original concept (left) and the finished lantern at night (right). Dimensions: 8 ft H x 36 in diameter. Materials: Stainless steel, powder-coated black. Date: March 2024.

Core Values Lantern (night)

The lantern lit at night outside Plainfield Town Hall. Dimensions: 8 ft H x 36 in diameter. Materials: Stainless steel, powder-coated black; internal light and mirror. Date: March 2024.

Core Values Lantern (day)

The 8-foot lantern by day, powder-coated black. Dimensions: 8 ft H x 36 in diameter. Materials: Stainless steel, powder-coated black. Date: March 2024.

Core Values Lantern: cut value words

Close-up of the cut value words in the panels. Dimensions: Panel detail. Materials: Stainless steel, powder-coated black. Date: March 2024.

Asia Pylon, Peace Plaza, Ball State University

Stainless steel obelisk with etched lettering, a welded stainless steel olive branch and three textured finishes. Designed by David Post, Ball State's project architect; we were the fabricator. Dimensions: 7 ft 11 in H; 12 in square shaft on a 20 in round base. Materials: Stainless steel plate; etched lettering; welded stainless steel olive branch. Date: April 2025.

Asia Pylon: three-quarter view

Three-quarter view showing the olive branch and the textured finishes. Designed by David Post; fabricated by us. Dimensions: 7 ft 11 in H. Materials: Stainless steel plate; etched lettering; welded stainless steel olive branch. Date: April 2025.

11/02/2026