TRANSITIONS
Facing the mighty Hudson River
Aluminum, Cast Stone, Steel
Artist Sherwin Banfield explaining his concept behind Transition through Triathlon to a crowd on Opening Day.
Facing the mighty Hudson River
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TRANSITIONS THROUGH TRIATHLON
Riverside Park South, N.Y.C.
June 2013 - May 2014
Transitions through Triathlon was inspired by my personal journey of becoming a Triathlete through training and competing in the New York City Triathlon. "My mission for Transitions through Triathlon, is to engage the viewer, who as a spectator, looks onto the sculpture as an athletic event. I encourage the viewer to discover the story of the event, unfolding through the actions of each figure. Thus recognizing the succession within the Transitions of the Sculpture's story as a catalyst for personal inspiration." - Sherwin Banfield - ARTIST
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Original Transitions through Triathlon Presentation (Panel Walls)
Revised Transitions through Triathlon Presentation (Arch)
Transitions through Triathlon PRESS:
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Meet the CAST of Transitions through Triathlon:
RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH
The site location of Transitions through Triathlon is Riverside Park South, N.Y.C. This location happens to be just a few blocks south of the start of The New York City Triathlon location. It seemed fitting for this community of active New Yorkers who train, practice and compete in sporting events to create and install a Monumental sculpture that reflects the community.
My participation in 2012 The New York City Triathlon became the source of inspiration for my sculpture idea. Having previously trained for the NYC Triathlon in Riverside Park South, this site location became symbolic for my marriage of Triathlon and Sculpture.
The opportunity to merge these two worlds quickly became an exciting endeavor. The story of this public work is rooted in my discipline of Fine Art and Multisport. Merging these disciplines for this site-specific work of art was exciting, fun and rewarding. Discover the story of Transitions through Triathlon through the cast of figures above.
CREDITS
With the help of following creative family, Transitions through Triathlon transitioned from concept into a Monument adorning Riverside Park South. Inspiring visitors from all walks of life!
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Greg Wyatt
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Glenn Roopchand
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Lyndia Holly
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Marva Banfield
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Sun McElderry
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Pamela Kaupinen
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Gina Negron
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Victor Velastegui
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HakSul Lee
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Cliff Dufton
Transitions through Triathlon MEDIA
NYC Parks Dept. Arsenal Presentation
Year of production: 2013
Running Time: 6:27 min
Color/ Sound
Presentations are your selling point. Artist Sherwin Banfield presents his Public Sculpture design, Transitions through Triathlon, to the New York City Parks Committee at the Historical Arsenal building in Central Park. An important step in the process of gaining the approval of the City based on Safety, Zoning and Cultural criteria for exhibiting your Public Sculpture.
Video edited by Sherwin Banfield for Leozine Studio
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A Transitioning Sunset
Year of production: 2013
Running Time: 43 sec
Color
In the Autumnal months in New York City, we witness beautiful sunsets over the Hudson River in the presence of Transitions through Triathlon. This time -lapse video was created at dawn by the creator of Transitions through Triathlon, Sherwin Banfield. Armed with his Digital camera, Sherwin captures the sunset, the sculpture and himself using a photographers technique of opening the shutter of his SLR camera for long exposures.
Video created and edited by Sherwin Banfield for Leozine Studio
Year of production: 2013
Running Time: 2:42 min
Color / Sound
Transitions through Triathlon was inspired by: Sherwin Banfield on his personal journey of becoming a Triathlete for the New York City Triathlon. His Mission is to engage the viewer, who as a spectator, looks onto the sculpture as an athletic event. He encourages the viewer to discover the story of the event, unfolding through the actions of the figures. Thus recognizing the succession within the Transition of each figures as a catalyst for personal inspiration.
M2M Victory Sculpture Evolution
Year of production: 2013
Running Time: 2:23 min
Color / Sound
Victory is the Main Sculpted figure of the Public Sculpture Project entitled 'Transitions through Triathlon'.
She began as a concept symbolizing the acceptance of all Athletes within the world of Triathlon, evolving from a man to a woman as she exemplify the feeling of crossing the Finish line upon completing a Triathlon. She eventually was finished in cast Aluminum. Victory is one of nine individual elements that summarize 'Transitions through Triathlon' currently on view in New York City's Riverside Park South near the 59th street entrance.
Video created and edited by Sherwin Banfield for Leozine Studio