Permanent Art

Figures, Steel, 9’-14’x 3’x6

Figures, Steel, 9’-14’x 3’x6

In early 2008, Maryann Worrell and Douglas Mott were asked to create sculpture for the campus walk. As part of the “green” renovation, Marian and David Moskowitz asked the artists to use industrial scrap material left from the demolition process. The artists focus for the project was to show the link between the manufacturing past of the site and its connection to the community, with Franklin Common’s new direction of education. The theme of the art work is Industry through people equal energy. At the western end of the garden, a sculpture represents production and the industrial process. In the center, the figures show the human connection that is the common and driving element in this equation. The final sculpture on the eastern end represents energy and the spirit of revitalization.

Production, Steel and found objects, 9’x9’x5’

Production, Steel and found objects, 9’x9’x5’

Energy, Steel, glass and found objects, 14’x4’x4’

Energy, Steel, glass and found objects, 14’x4’x4’

Common Bind, Steel, wood 5 ½’, 4’,4’

Common Bind, Steel, wood 5 ½’, 4’,4’

Emergence, Steel, aluminum. 7’x3'

Emergence, Steel, aluminum. 7’x3′

Connections, plaster, wire, wood, 4’x8’x8”

Connections, plaster, wire, wood, 4’x8’x8”

Located in Bistro dining room, Connections is a testament to the hardworking individuals who helped to build and develop Franklin Commons, created from cast hands of the owners, artists, and working men and women.

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Connections

1. David & Marian Moskowitz
2. Mike Riegner
3. Denny Duett
4. Wayne Crumb
5. Steve Curry
6. Darren Detweiler
7. Lou Nagy
8. Brian Schmon
9. Keith Kleintop
10. Eric Dennis
11. John Hudasck
12. Jim Lolli
13. Doug Mott
14. Maryann Worrell
15. Jake Moss
16. Sherry Davidson
17. Oksana Martyniak
18. Barry Messere
19. Tom Michinock

About the artist

Maryann Worrell received her BFA and Art Education certification from Arcadia University in 2005. She is currently an adjunct professor at Arcadia University, where she teaches Metals/Jewelry and Sculpture. Maryann’s creative work visually explores the depths of emotion and how past experiences change each person.By creating 3-dimensional work from a variety of materials, which may include recycled objects, steel, rubber, paper, wood, etc., these visual devices are all part of constructing a dialogue with the viewer.One could define this process as her particular style of storytelling.

In 2007, Maryann Worrell and Doug Mott partnered for the Franklin Commons sculpture project.Combining their skills from varied backgrounds and crafts, the two were adept to create a body of work from the discarded salvage of the transforming building.The work has assisted to create an inviting environment and establish an open dialog to all who visit.