19th Ave and Camelback

Josh Garber / Chicago, IL

Nestled at the corner of the 19th Avenue and Camelback park-and-ride is Chicago artist Josh Garber’s 30-foot tall, sleek, silver sculpture. Too large to place on the station platform, the work can nonetheless be viewed by the train’s passengers and serves as a glowing signpost for the neighborhood.

This piece comprises a series of voluptuous forms which rise up, each emerging from the segment below, creating an abstract, organic edifice. The shining, glimmering pattern of outer skin, made of over 40,000 aluminum bars, is constantly changing, reflecting the light around it.

At night, the entire sculpture is illuminated by a spectrum of colored lights at the bottom of each segment. Avoiding any overt symbolism, Garber worked with the community request to create a jewel within the neighborhood, a welcoming landmark that could be seen from a great distance.