VICTORIA FULLER - OBJECT ARTIST - SCULPTOR

Global Garden Shovel, A large-scale public sculpture commissioned by Sound Transit was installed in the city of Seattle at the Columia City stop along the new transit line running from University of Washington to SEATAC Airport. The shovel is 35 feet tall, and the blade measures 7 1/2 ft. by 8 ft. by 6 inches and is constructed from castings and manual replications of indigenous plants and trees from the tropics and northern climates. The diverse ethnic population of the Rainer Valley is reflected in the plants from different geographic regions that make up the shovel. The sculpture is also a reminder of the the crucial role that plants play in sustaining life on our planet, such as producing food, medicine, oxygen, moisture, as well as providing beauty and enjoyment in our everyday lives.

( Thanks to the many assistants who helped me with this project.)

Global Garden Shovel

Digital Illustration, Maquette, work in progress

Commissioned by Sound Transit, City of Seattle mass transit

final shovel will be bronze (7 1/2' x 8.5' x 35')

Global Garden Shovel, adding sunflower leaf

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission

7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

ALL SHOVEL PHOTOS BY DEAN BERDUSUS, WWW.DEANBERDUSIS.COM

Global Garden shovel, back

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Global Garden shovel, working on back

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Smoothing back of shovel

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

working on back

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Attaching sunflower leaf

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Rafflesia FLower

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

working on sunflower

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

SunFlower Detail

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Rafflesia Flower, Sunflower leaf, Cabbage

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Rafflesia Flower and Bird of Paradise

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Pinneapple, Cacao Tree trunk

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Cabbage, Green Pepper, Pineapple

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Working on Banana Tree

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Banana Tree

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Corn

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Corn and Papaya

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Apples

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Papaya

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

hollyhocks

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

hollyhocks Detail

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

wax over foam armiture to be cast in bronze

Shovel Maquette and Top Shovel Section

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Shovel Blade Section

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Shovel Blade Section

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Pinapple, Bamboo, and Cacao

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Cacao, Sunflowerr, Banana ( Unfinished welded sections)

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Pear Tree, Papaya Leaf (Unfinished Welded Section)

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Cabbage, and Peppers

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Sea Grape, Papaya Leaf

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Banana (Unfinished Welded Section)

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Rafflesia Flower

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Unfinished Bronze Cacao and Milkweed

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze Papaya Tree, hollyhocks, Corn Stalk

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze shovel blade with neck and base plate attached

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.

Bronze shovel blade with neck and base plate attached

Work in progress for Sound Transit, Seattle commission
7 1/2 ' W. x 7" D. x 35' H.