HomeMy WebLinkAboutVail Public Art Project Presentation v2_Sept_14_2020Vail Public Art Project
Marriott Residence Inn
SUNRIDGE HOTEL GROUP
About the Artist -
Stephen Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc has been a professional sculptor for over 40
years. Being an avid outdoorsman, his specialty is realistic
wildlife. Whether it is a ram on a lofty mountain peak in the
Arctic Wildlife Refuge, or a pair of stingrays gracefully skating
along the ocean floor in Jamaica, Stephen has been there to
experience the sight. His greatest pleasure is to sculpt
particular animals and events he has witnessed in nature,
throughout the world. Although Stephen's passion for wildlife
is evident in his animal sculptures, he isn't limited in talent
when it comes to figurative works. He has been accepted for
many figurative and memorial works of people who have
positively influenced societies past and present. Stephen
resides in Parker, CO and has been displayed in galleries
throughout Vail for the last 30 years.
Stephen Leblanc -
Accomplishments
Portfolio
Samples
Top Left: Bighorn Sheep at Lions
Head in Vail
Bottom Right: Statue at Two Elk
Lodge in Vail
Proposed 1st Edition Stephen
LeBlanc Sculpture -for the
Residence Inn by Marriott in Vail
•1.25x life-size elk sculpture based on sculpture to left
(roughly 8.5’ tall x 8.5’ long)
•Placed on East side of Residence Inn monument sign, w/
staging area for visitors to take pictures
•Elk will be sculpted more upright, to look more majestic
•The Residence Inn will receive the 1st Edition of a limited
run of 7.
Proposed 1st Edition Stephen
LeBlanc Sculpture -for the
Residence Inn by Marriott in Vail
•Anticipated Cost:
$50,000 for the sculpture with an additional $20,000
that will go into the design and construction of the
sculpture’s pedestal, lighting and surrounding
landscaping.
•Maintenance Plan:
Paste wax the sculpture once per year during the
Summer. The sculpture is made to endure the outside
elements and sealed with a lacquer product and waxed.
Proposed 1st Edition Stephen
LeBlanc Sculpture -for the
Residence Inn by Marriott in Vail
Project Schedule:
•Weeks 1-8: Point up and sculpting of the piece
•Weeks 9-12: based on availability
•Weeks 13-18: casting of metal (estimated 78 panels)
•Weeks 19-22: metal assembly and finish work
•Weeks 23-24: Patina and waxing
•It is anticipated that the sculpture installation would occur
towards the end of the Residence Inn hotel's construction,
estimated winter 2022
Residence Inn by Marriott, Vail
Sunridge Hotel Group will be pleased to commission this 1st Edition Sculpture as part of the Residence
Inn by Marriott project and as a public art contribution. The Residence Inn will be a 4-story hotel with
146 guest rooms, 5 community housing units, and designed with a mountain modern style. The exterior
façade will largely be made up of stone, wood, and metal materials which will blend well with natural
elements that can be found in Vail.
We believe that portraying wildlife through this sculpture will serve as a beautiful accent to the hotel’s
design and as a symbol of the local environment. This public art installation will create a memorable
landmark and experience, not just for hotel guests, but to the community and all who will see it along
Frontage Road or the walkways in front of the hotel. Sunridge chose an Elk for this freestanding wildlife
sculpture, because they are truly magnificent creatures and are breathtaking to behold in the wild. We
envision that this 1.25x life-size version of the Elk, sculpted with the experience and realism that
Stephen LeBlanc brings, will create a similar memorable experience for all who are passing through
West Vail.