PITTSBURGH — The next piece of of public art at Pittsburgh International Airport is being installed this week as an artistic addition to the airport's new terminal.
"Open Columns 2025," by artist Patrick Marold, consisting of Corten and Stainless Steel, is comprised of three columns being installed between the Terminal Garage and the new terminal. Each column ranges between 20 and 40 feet.
What can people expect? They can enter the columns and look toward the sky, viewing the connectivity between reflective bands that dissolve into the atmosphere.
The addition of "Open Columns" continues a multi-year effort to integrate art into the new airport, which debuted last November.
As part of the new $1.7 billion terminal, Allegheny County Airport Authority partnered with local and national artists to create site-specific works that elevate Pittsburgh’s identity as a center for innovation and culture.
Sixteen new artists were commissioned, including Marold, who has a BFA from the Rhode Island School Design. .
He has completed numerous public commissions including a seven-acre installation, "Shadow Array," at Denver International Airport and the sky and sound work, "Solar Drones," located in Canada’s National Music Centre.
Marold maintains a studio in Colorado.
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