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Christopher Fennell

Artist Chris Fennell created a large sculptural wave of salvaged industrial pipe with three related smaller sculptures on site.

Chris Fennell was born in Burlington, Vermont and has lived in Brooklyn since He has a B.A. in both English and Studio Art from the University of Vermont.

At the 13th Avenue Station, the artist Christopher Fennell's “Bike Train” will comprise 40 locally donated bicycles mounted on steel pipe.

Chris Fennell is an artist.

Chris Fennell.

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The project represents an underground river of pipe surfacing three times before it rises up to a 24′ tall wave reminiscent of a sea serpent. Building on site creates an installation that reacts to the specific location and to the viewer.

The artist began with “sketches,” a full scale piece with lumber, then he crisscrossed the site so that he can see the installation from all angles to make changes before welding the first pipe. He also took time to meet neighbors and school children to receive feedback, incorporate changes, and explain the process.

Project Background

The installation is classified as temporary because it is on a revocable easement on the grounds of the North Indian Bend Wash Water Treatment Facility, in the landscaped area bordered by McDonald Road to the north, Cattletrack Road to the