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Joseph Riche - Trade Deficit
| Artist Joseph Riché’s Trade Deficit is a trio of sculptures situated along Broadway at Lawrence, Larimer and Blake, the most significant of which is located at Blake. The sculptures are intended to create a literal and conceptual gateway for the industrial/residential neighborhood of River North (RiNo), activating a main route into downtown Denver from the airport and beyond. |
| As an artist who lives and works in the RiNo neighborhood, Riché chose to create this series of sculptures from the metal shipping containers that are commonplace in the area. The colorful, bold artworks symbolize the history and bright future of RiNo, as well as Denver’s connection via commerce and culture to the rest of the world. The artwork will have a five-year anti-graffiti coat. DOCA will be responsible for any upkeep and repairs to the artwork. |
| Joseph Riché’s sculptural works are often created from salvaged, discarded objects that are considered unusable. Riché rescues these objects and gives them a renewed life in a new form. He owns and operates Demiurge Design, a design/build studio in the RiNo neighborhood. Riché was selected for this public art commission by a panel of community members, artists and arts representatives. |
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