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George Trakas – Bay View Station
George Trakas’ idea of community building already exists within his sculpture, Bay View Station, using open space that is not restrictive in any sense. This is shown with the combined use of metal and wood, one that is industrial and… Continue Reading →
Biography By Gavin Krell and Mendez George Trakas was born in Quebec City, Canada on the 11th of May 1944. Trakas moved to New York in 1963, where he went on to attend New York University and earn his… Continue Reading →
Artist // George Trakas by Ayaka Ono & Tyler Yee George Trakas, the creator of the Bay View Station, was born in 1944 in Quebec City before moving to New York City in 1963, remaining there since. Trakas considers himself… Continue Reading →
About the Artist The intent of the artist, George Trakas, when creating Bayview Station was to create an interactive community art piece that honors Bellingham’s history and serves as a meeting point for students. Trakas was born in Quebec Canada… Continue Reading →
Bay View Station The Artist George Trakas is a Canadian born sculptor who builds his work through reshaping and reconstructing urban environments. Trakas incorporates the body of the individuals consuming his work, often building sculptures designed to… Continue Reading →
History of the artist George Trakas is an american/canadian artist, he was born in Quebec City, Quebec in 1944. Trakas received his bachelor’s degree in art history at New York University in 1969 and and is now known as an… Continue Reading →
Our video is inspired by George Trakas’ Bay View Station. Trakas intended for the art piece to be a neutral place for the viewers to escape. Much of his intent was to also bring the community together in ways… Continue Reading →
History of the Artist George Trakas, an engaging outdoor sculptor, is best known for his permanent public artworks, which conform to the environment in which they are installed. Trakas was born in Quebec, Canada in 1944, graduated from Sir George… Continue Reading →
Angles on Bay View Station George Trakas is an artist that turns outdoor urban space into an inviting arena for human interaction. The spaces are often unpleasant and the original architecture does not incorporate the landscape to be viewed and… Continue Reading →