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2011, Acid Stain on clay colored concrete, 25’x12’x7’ -
Detail of the Tentabowl -
The approach to the Tentabowl and Don annema Memorial Skatepaok in Northglenn Colorado -
Bryan Franklin helping create the stencil for the tentacle design -
David Franklin working on the Tentacle stencil -
Shredding the Tentabowl Photo courtesy of Team Pain Skateparks
I was commissioned to incorporate a clean graphic of a tentacle into this feature of a skate park designed by legendary skate park designers Team Pain. I had five days in 100 degree heat in this concrete bowl and I had to make it happen on the spot. Using shelf lining paper and white chalk pencils I drew the design then meticulously cleaned the bowl and redrew the design. I lined the whole bowl in clear shelf paper I could see my line through and cut the design out by hand like a large stencil then sponged the acid on over it when it was done. I had a professional concrete finisher to consult with and to assist in the application.
Project Partners: City of Northglenn Arts and Humanities Council, and Team Pain Skateparks