Centipenty

2021
Painted and unpainted stainless steel
3’ x 2’ x 42’
Location: Wing Luke Elementary School, Seattle, WAS
Commissioned by: Washington State Arts Commission
 

Centipenty, an iconic destination in front of the Wing Luke Elementary School, is a teeter-tottering spring rider that bounces, sways, pivots, and makes gong sounds. The concept's genesis was the once prevalent seesaw and popular Chinese children's playground games that start with children lining rows. Though colossal, it's explicitly designed for elementary school-age children. The 24 seats, in 3 sizes, derive their dimensions from the Wing Luke classroom chairs for kindergartners through 5th graders, who activate the movement and sound with their exuberant participation.

LINK TO LOCATION (navigate on map to find red map maker) - Wing Luke Elementary School, 3701 South Kenyon St., Seattle, WA 98118