Faces of Rhondo

2013

Victoria Station, Victoria St. & University
The Green Line, St. Paul, MN

Commissioned by:
the Metropolitan Council

Terra Cotta, Glazed Portrait and Narrative Tile Precast Architectural Concrete Portrait Panels, Stainless Steel Free Standing Panels, Manganese iron-spot and Glazed Thin Brick Masonry Veneer. Artwork dimensions vary.

Project Architect: Guy Willey Design
Photo Credit: Jerry Mathiason

“Faces of Rondo” at Victoria Station commemorates the individuals past and present from the Rondo community, who have contributed significantly to civil rights, labor unions and regional culture. Sixteen over life size portraits sculpted in low relief acknowledge each person. The community was directly involved in the selection of these individuals. The station artwork also includes narrative tile that reflect the history of the neighborhood. Thin brick veneer covers the primary structures of each platform with selected statements engraved into the brick offering subtle context for the larger portraits. The artist collaborated with architect Guy Willey on all phases of the project.