Nature's Gateway

Artist: Joshua Wiener

Clackamas County Transportation and Development and CCAA commissioned Joshua Wiener to create "Nature's Gateway", a series of three interlocking arches constructed of galvanized steel, steel mesh and river rock, for the center of the 172nd Avenue Roundabout. This project is a part of the "Public Art in Clackamas County Project Plan, 2007-2010", approved by the Board of County Commissioners in January 2008. The main project goal was to improve traffic safety at the roundabout site.

Installed: June 27, 2010
Budget: $33,750
Location: 172nd Avenue Roundabout, Happy Valley

Committee stakeholders:
Chuck Clemans, Clackamas County Public Art Steering Committee
Bill Garrity, Clackamas County Transportation and Development
James Grady, Artist, Local Resident
Matt Grady, Gramor Development
Terry Mungenast, Clackamas County Transportation and Development
Dave Obrist, Local Resident
Mel Stout, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc.
Jason Tuck, City of Happy Valley
Renee Ugrin, Artist, Local Resident
Neil Waibel, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc.
Amy Brant, Local Resident
Dr. Eric Lemay, Local Resident
Linda Obrist, Local Resident

Staff:
Cheryl Snow, Executive Director, Clackamas County Arts Alliance
Betsy Bostwick, Public Art Manager, Clackamas County Arts Alliance