Artwork Returns to Portland Mall

On October 8 and 9, crews on the Portland Mall Light Rail Project reinstalled four large sculptures on 5th and 6th avenues.

The reinstallation of these artworks and six others on the Mall is taking place under the direction of the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC). TriMet and RACC worked together to find new locations for the artwork, taking into account the use and context of each site.

Crews reinstall the sculpture by Ivan Morrison.

Ivan Morrison’s sculpture can now be viewed on SW 5th Avenue
between Oak and Pine streets.

The sculptures were placed as follows:

Ivan Morrison
Untitled, 1977
Painted aluminum
Location: SW 5th Avenue between Oak and Pine streets

John Killmaster
Untitled, 1977
Porcelain enamel on steel
Location: SW 5th Avenue between Pine and Ankeny streets

Melvin Schuler
Thor, 1977
Copper on redwood
Location: SW 6th Avenue between Taylor and Yamhill streets

Bruce West
Untitled, 1977
Stainless steel
Location: SW 6th Avenue between Washington and Stark streets

Ten of the original 12 sculptures were placed in temporary storage when Mall construction began in early 2007. While in storage, the sculptures had conservation treatments to stabilize and renew their appearances. The two remaining sculptures were covered or relocated on the Mall.

Learn more about public art on the Portland Mall