Ghost Trolley

Sculpture
Written By Whitney Imura

Project

Ghost Trolley by Lawrence Argent is a translucent FRP sculpture utilizing clear unsaturated polyester laminating resin and E-Glass reinforcement. The sculpture was created by milling full-size patterns from EPS foam. Female FRP molds were made from the foam pattern into which the translucent FRP was laminated, cured, and removed. Finally, the mirror image was produced in the same fashion and bonded to the other side to form a digitally compressed or distorted "ghost" of Aurora, Colorado's long-abandoned town trolley.

Details

  • Expertise: Utilizing 3-D CAD data provided by the artist, digitally compressed into low relief; design fabrication method; engineer and manufacture translucent sculpture, structural support system, and accommodation for internal LED lighting.

  • Location: Aurora, Colorado

  • Client Name: City of Aurora, Colorado

  • Partners: Lawrence Argent, Artist

Whitney Imura
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