My Work - A Corporate Commssion

Once the sculpture is finished, it must be packaged for shipping to the installation site. This a very important part of the process. It is a place where a bit of forethought during design and construction can prevent disaster. I always try to provide stable mounting points and places where the sculpture can be safely held during routine handling and shipping.

At left the hollowed out granite base is carefully lowered onto the earthquake restraint which was fastened to the lobby floor. The restraint is intended to prevent the piece from sliding across the floor and smashing someone against the wall in the event of a side thrust.

Gene Olson