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TRACING THE DEPTHS:
A NEW PROJECT BY GREGORY GLYNN
Island resident Gregory Glynn has created a new installation for the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal Walkway.
Community members attended the opening of a new public art installation on Saturday, August 22 at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. Bainbridge Island resident Gregory Glynn created an installation for the Ferry Terminal Walkway using sound, photography and text. Tracing the Depths is a multi-media collage of information that serves as a connection to the marine enviornment that exists beneath the path of the ferry as it travels between the shores of Bainbridge and the shores of Seattle.
 The artist positioned images of marine life in a way that corresponds to depth markings on the railings. Ceiling speakers amplify a mix of audio created from field recordings made on Bainbridge as well as underwater recordings captured by hydrophone. Photographs and text relate to the marine life that exists at various depths of the Sound as well as navigational information directing the ferry.
Additionally, the artist has established a blog to document the project, with links to resources for people to explore Puget Sound further or connect with local environmental groups: www.tracingthedepths.com.
Tracing the Depths aims to connect passengers with the vibrant, unseen marine environment beneath them as they travel on the ferry. Glynn's wish is to "engage passengers and get them to think about their relationship to the water as a valuable life source and integral component of our environment."
Glynn was one of three finalists selected by a panel of arts professionals, a ferry commuter, and a Washington State Ferries staff member. Chelsea Green and James Minola of Grain and Tracy Lang were also invited to develop project concepts for the walkway installation.
Tracing the Depths is expected to remain in place for approximately two years. This artwork is funded by the City of Bainbridge Island Public Art Program which is managed by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.
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"...engage passengers and get them to think about their relationship to the water as a valuable life source and integral component of our environment."
-- Gregory Glynn
Special thanks to the following individuals who contributed hours, expertise and labor to this art installation: Gregory Glynn, Kelly & James Davidson, Sue Entress & family, Kate Ruffing, Toby Quitslund, Martha Droge, Art Grice, Perry Lynch, John F. Williams, Bruce Claybourne, John Tullis, John Eddy, Bruce McClay, Brook Nelson, Mark Powell, John Wilson, Steve Hanneksella, Rick Chandler, Joel Sackett, Gary Groves, Robert Spangler, Mike Sato, Marcus Duke, Eric Ward.
READ AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST GREGORY GLYNN AND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MANAGER JANICE SHAW DISCUSSING THE MAKING OF TRACING THE DEPTHS
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