Stegoskel

By PUNCH | Located at Walker-Branch Park

There's one iconic sculpture in each park on the ArtLine: Mountair, Aviation, and Walker-Branch. These three sculptures, created by PUNCH, are the most significant on the ArtLine and inspire wonder, interaction and exploration. PUNCH created “interactive, memorable, and playful” sculptures based on discovery and excavation of Colorado’s state dinosaur, the stegosaurus (first fossils found just southwest of Lakewood). The sculptures include kinetic, functional and earth art installations – the types of art most desired by the community based on extensive input early in the project.

Stegoskel provides a place to relax and enjoy the environment along the ArtLine route. The sculpture creates dynamic shadow patterns based on the stegosaurus skeletal system. Stegoskel rises out of the ground and creates bench spaces to sit inside of this unique art piece. The natural steel material will eventually weather to a beautiful rust orange color that will pop amongst the park’s landscape. The sculpture is illuminated by LED lights at night.