Molecule of the Region

Suspended above the mezzanine of the Tukwila International Boulevard Light Rail Station, A Molecule of the Region by Ted Savinar captures the vibrancy and imagination of the community it represents. This colorful, kinetic sculpture weaves together comments from Tukwila residents, such as the wistful, “I wish there were more stars in the Tukwila sky", into an expressive constellation of words and forms. As one of three works Savinar created for the station, the piece brings a sense of wonder and playfulness to the commuter experience, inviting travelers to pause, look up, and connect with the shared hopes and humor of those who call Tukwila home.

About the Artist

Tad Savinar is an Oregon-based artist whose work is featured in numerous museums and galleries across the country. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art from Colorado College and has maintained a studio practice in Portland for over 50 years. His work is included in collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Smithsonian Institution Archives in Washington, DC, the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, and the city collections of San Jose, Seattle, Portland, Scottsdale, and Tempe. (Source: Tad Savinar Studio).