This artwork has two components. One is a sculptural orrery on the ceiling. The brass frame is engraved with shared constellation patterns of the Lakota and Seneca who both crossed and lived in this region Each cluster of planets represents the countries of origin of the people that the airport serves. The wall cases contains a butterfly nebula, an enormous cloud of dust and gas occupying the space between stars. It is a nursery for new stars. This nebula is made from objects sourced from the airport’s lost and found.

Portals was inspired by the expansive nature of time. The past, present, and future are happening simultaneously. What alters time is perspective. Perspective is a portal. This artwork is about the perspective of space travel. Whether we travel between neighborhoods, countries, or planet to planet, we are traveling through space.

Materials: Hand Blown Glass, Acrylic, Powdercoated & Etched Aluminum, Found Objects, LED lighting
Location: International Arrivals Corridor
Type: Mixed Media