Denver Lily At Dia

There is a lot of action taking place at DIA lately....... a new hotel, a new light rail line, and now, new public art. Price Davis, Denver-based master craftsman and artist, recently installed the Denver Lily, a nearly 30-foot-tall sculpture, at Denver International Airport (DIA).

photo by alan bader

The three-piece, three-story sculpture, comprised of a base, flower pot and a stemmed flower with pod and leaves, is made of hand-forged sheets of steel that were stained and powder-coated. The sculpture is part of Davis�s �Global Peace Through Art� initiative, which is a grassroots effort to raise awareness of our creative class.

�We must celebrate the skilled artists that bring us beauty in our everyday lives. Art should inspire and take into consideration the diversity of its viewers,� said Davis, explaining the initiative.   Davis continued to describe the Denver Lily. �The work I create invites participants to pause and encounter a playful, lighthearted experience,� said Davis. �The Denver Lily embodies the components I strive to include in my art: conceptually simple, accessible and interactive. The purpose of art is to inspire, and I hope this work contributes to global inspiration in some way.�

The lily, a symbol of relationships and friendship, welcomes travelers to Denver International Airport. The installation will remain at DIA through July.

�By installing a giant flower sculpture in the center of DIA, our goal is to surprise and delight passengers during spring, while showcasing a local artist�s talent,� said DIA�s Art and Culture Manager, Chris Stevens. �This bright sculpture is monumental in height, which also highlights the scale of Jeppesen Terminal�s iconic tent roof architecture.�

About Price Davis, Artist & Creative Entrepreneur Price Davis, a multi-modal craftsman with an emphasis on architecture, has been an artist since the mid-80s. He has a multidimensional background in business and real estate that has better refined his skills as an artist and philanthropic entrepreneur. For more about Davis and his work, visit pricedavis.gallery.