Wall Trellis by Alex Morrison
at Outpost in Port Moody.
A simple economy of materials reminiscent of mid-century aesthetic ideals.
For Marcon’s Hue project in Port Moody, Alex Morrison created a new work that borrows aesthetically from Port Moody’s rich heritage housing stock vernacular but also possesses a simple economy of materials reminiscent of mid-century aesthetic ideals. The weaving of art and architecture into the social and historical fabric of a city is an important calling for both disciplines.
The major public art installation of wall trellis at Hue is made of steel and acrylic glass. The idea is to strike a balance between utility and beauty and evoke the Arts and Crafts tradition so prevalent on the West Coast. The wall mounted lattice work of steel and acrylic is broken up into four separate sections to be mounted on the Albert Street facing wall of the corner building. The acrylic parts of these components will be coloured and transparent to evoke old heritage stained glass.
The millwork reproductions at Outpost can be seen both as objects of contemplation as well as architectural ornamentation within a broader urban architectural context. As a busy cafe it is the perfect venue within which to explore these notions.
