About the artist

Douglas Kornfeld

For more than ten years Douglas Kornfeld has created site-specific public artworks that are visually compelling, engage the community, and communicate on multiple levels. He brings a wealth of experience, not only as a public artist, but also as a former landscape architect and fine artist who has shown in museums and galleries throughout the country.

Kornfeld's work focuses on the signs and symbols our society uses to communicate. Icons are a reflection of cultural values, attitudes and beliefs. In the past symbolic imagery was handmade and crafted with precious materials. These early icons portrayed the intangible, demonstrated power, and inspired awe. His work returns cultural symbols to their place in our society as touchstones of wonder and power, as focal points that inspire civic discourse and explore our collective yearning for individuality and community.