Why was the post office selected as the location for the sculpture?
The artist selected the post office plaza on Main Street due to its prominence at the heart of town, its great visibility from the street, and its steady foot traffic throughout the day. Andy also found the site to be appropriate in size and to have a natural environment that suited the design of his sculpture. The downtown area is a compelling destination to all residents; it provides abundant exposure to the project, and its sense of human scale creates a more personal interaction between the public and the art. The site for Andrew Dunnill’s work was selected by the artist out of 12 potential sites identified by the members of the Public Art Task Force. Other areas considered included the greenway trailhead on South Street, the roundabouts on Griffith Street and in front of town hall.
