Bird of Paradise

Carrollwood Village Park – Tampa, Florida

Prominently situated in the SE corner of Carrollwood Village Park, the sculpture’s unique form strengthens the park’s identity, while also enhancing a visitor’s connection to the surrounding natural world. This work is a tribute to the importance of wildlife and ecological sustainability. It brings awareness and is a natural symbol of life.

Project Information

Bird of Paradise

Client: Hillsborough County
Completion Date: May 2021
Dimensions: 12’L x 12’W x 27’H
Materials: coated steel pipe, powder coated steel panel, integrated LED lighting

Artist: Curtis Pittman
Creative Technologist – Lighting Design: Nathan Jenkins
Computer Modeling and Shop Drawings: Curtis Pittman
Structural Engineering: Grummel Engineering – Portland, OR
Steel Fabrication: Night Owl Hal Fabrication – Kelso, WA
Pipe Bending: Albina Pipe Co. – Tualatin, OR
Powder Coating: Portland Powder Coating – Portland, OR
Steel Coating: Steel Painters, Inc. – Kelso, WA

Photography: Zack Wittman, Curtis Pittman
Video Content: Nathan Jenkins

4680 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624

Location Map

Concept

Design Drawing

Fabrication

Installation