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Aztec Pavilion

A permanent installation commissioned by the City of El Paso, Texas.

Artist
Patrick Shearn
Studio
Poetic Kinetics
Location
El Paso, USA
Year
2015
Duration
temporary
Commissioned by
Electric Daisy Carnival

A permanent installation commissioned by the City of El Paso, Texas.

The Aztec Pavilion is a permanent public art installation commissioned by the City of El Paso, Texas with the assistance of a federal Renewable Energy Demonstration grant. The sculpture is composed entirely of CorTen steel and features ceiling rings intricately cut to form a copy of the Aztec Calendar. 9 solar panels collect energy to power AC outlets & lighting, returning unused power to the city grid. Educational signage near the structure provides an introduction to solar technology and a detailed description of how the pavilion works.

Poetic Kinetics

Awards & Recognition

  1. U.S. Department of Energy

    Federal Renewable Energy Demonstration Grant

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