Artwork copyright Anita Margrill. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Anita Margrill. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Anita Margrill. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Wind Pavillion, 1997

Anita Margrill
(American, born 1937)

Location: Town of Steilacoom, Steilacoom

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Anita Margrill created 'The Wind Pavilion' as a wind-activated sculpture at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom. As wind moves across the beach, the roof of the four-posted structure opens and closes. She integrated the structure with a water-spray shower, used by beach-goers. The four wooden poles represent the cardinal directions. She notes, "Our dynamic of setting space in motion, through wind power, emulates the rhythmic variables of people moving across the site, the ebb and flow and surges of the Sound, even the turbulence of the people-activated water spray shower. Standing in 'The Wind Pavilion', one will see the dancing shadows of the kinetic roof above, cast as ever-changing patterns on the concrete floor and grass below."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Corrections.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

California-based artist Anita Margrill creates environmental artworks and installations for public spaces. Her work explores the relationship between art, architecture, technology, often integrating natural elements like sunlight, wind, and water.
She was born in New York City. She attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bennington College in Vermont. She received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the City University of New York School of Architecture and Environmental Studies. She received a Master of Arts degree in interdisciplinary Arts from San Francisco State University.