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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Cesar Garcia-Pons-BackupCity of Miami Artists Proposals "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" CTA-2020-003 PROPOSALS J 26 (o S'0 brn ff� l- C� sQ2 �a<u u - �ns- CONTENTS Section 1. Introduction Project Summary Section 2. Scores / Rankings / Recommendations Section 3. Shortlisted Artists Page 3-4 Page 5 Nilda Comas Page 6 -14 Carlos Luna Page 15 - 32 Carlos Alves & JC Carrols Page 33 - 42 Octavio Cuellar Page 43 — 51 *Xavier Cortada Page 52 - 82 `Revised 1/12/2022 to include the 3ro proposal by Javier Cortada titled "Homenaje Libertad'submitted on the floor the day of the public hearing before the AIPP Board. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 2 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Art in Public Places Board January 7, 2022 Francisco Herretes, Chair Art in Public Places Board City of Miami, Planning Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33130 RE: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Dear Chairman, Herretes and members of the Board: On January 3, 2022 the Public Art Division called a meeting of the Professional Advisory Committee "PAC", to review the proposals from the shortlisted artists and provide a recommendation to the Art in Public Places Board "Board" in accordance with Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled "Art in Public Places", Section 62-658. The Public Art fee associated with the park improvements for "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" has been deposited into the Public Art fund in accordance with Article 11, Section 11.7. The original allotted amount dedicated for the acquisition of public art for the Park is $12,603.07. The Board approved additional funding in the amount $51,396.93 from the Public Art Fund for the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park (the "Project"). The total public art budget for the Project is $64,000.00. The PAC thoroughly reviewing the artists proposals based on the project scope and criteria hereby provides the Board with its recommendation as listed on page 5 of this report. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at 305-416-1402 or via email at efrennunez(a.miamigov.com Regards, e,PV 1/4441, Efren Nunez, Public Art Manager / City Planner Department of Planning Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 3 of 83 Section 1. Project Summary Project Name: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Project Location: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33134 Public Art Budget: $64,000.00 Commission District 4: Commissioner Manolo Reyes OCI Project Manager: Andre Bryan Introduction: The City of Miami Planning Department, through its Public Art Division, and the Parks and Recreation Department, requested qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create integrated artwork(s) for the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park. The selected artist(s) by the Board were tasked to design site specific artwork(s) that pays tribute and commemorate the historical event in which the park derives its name. It is intended that the artwork(s) provide visitors with an outstanding visual experience while creating a unique identity for the park and the immediate neighborhood. Shortlisted artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop specific proposals and compete for the commission(s). Shortlisted artists were provided with reference materials and engage in an Artist Orientation and site visit with city staff, the design team and members of the community. Upon presentation of artists' proposals, the AIPPB may select one or more artists for the final commission of the artwork(s). Site Plan with proposed improvements to Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Area identified for the integration of Public Art Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 4 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 2. Scores 1 Rankings iniiior Artists Humberto Cortina Andre Bryan Cesar Garcia- Pons Nadia Arguelles David Snow Total Rankings 1 Nilda Commas 2 1 1 1 1 6 First 2 Carlos Luna 5 2 2 5 4 18 Third (tie) 3 Carlos Alves and JC. Carroll 4 4 4 3 3 18 Third (tie) 4 Octavio Cuellar 3 5 5 4 5 22 Fourth 5 Xavier Cortada 1 3 3 2 2 11 Second Artists were ranked from 1-5 by each PAC member, with one being their top contender. Criteria: • Artist(s) Proposal —Does it comply with the scope of the project as outlined in the Call to Artists? • Does it fit into the context of the neighborhood? • Is it appropriate for a public space? • Durable, functional, and low maintenance? • Is it within Budget? Recommendations: The PAC, conducted a thorough review of the artists portfolios. The following top five (5) shortlisted artists proposal were ranked as follows: 1. Nilda Commas 2. Xavier Cortada 3. Carlos Luna (Tie 3ro Place) 4. Carlos Alves & JC Carroll (Tie 3b Place) 5. Octavio Cuellar The PAC recommends the proposal entitled "Bay of Pigs Memorial" as prepared by "Nilda Comas" be selected as the finalist proposal with the following conditions: 1. The Artists shall incorporate the "Brigada de Asalto 2506" flag into the art or within the plaza. 2. Up -lighting shall be incorporated, the cost associated shall be covered by City. 3. The Artist shall collaborate with the design team and city staff on the final design of the plaza, which shall include the following subject to available funding: a. Plaque, that provides a brief narrative of the history of the Bay of Pigs. b. Seating c. Integrated park signage d. Lighting Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 5 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Nilda Comas is an international artist. In 2017, Comas was commissioned to create a new statue for National Statuary Hall, inside the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions, museums and galleries in the US and abroad. She has received numerous grants and among the following awards listed and many more: a Bronze medal and two Agopoff Memorial Prizes from the National Sculpture Society in New York; First Prize from Hambro Bank, London; and the Award for Excellence from the Society of Women Artists in London. Her works have been exhibited all over the US and abroad including The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens; Palm Beach; National Arts Club, New York; Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara, Italy; Chiostro di Sant' Agostino, Italy; Westminster Gallery, London ... Comas' works are part of public and private collections in the US, Europe and South America. The last few years Nilda has been working on Public Art pieces for City parks and private commissions in marble or bronze. Comas believes that technical mastery is vital to creating fine art. She has studied the techniques of Classical, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern sculpture in order to perfect her craft. "I aim at pursuing theses established standards, which demand the knowledge of composition, perspective, form, draftsmanship, and anatomy as vehicles that will enable me to bring my personal visions to life," she wrote. (She has an M.F.A. from the New York Academy of Art and post -graduate studies from Accademia di belli Arti di Carrara). "I feel that by absorbing this knowledge I can free my creativity and give my art character, sensitivity, and the universal quality of excellence that is only achieved by being fully able to express my inner thoughts while conquering the material." Today Comas divides her time between Pietrasanta, Italy and Fort Lauderdale where she has her studios. In addition, she travels to Vermont, Georgia, Louisiana, Ocala, Florida, Pietrasanta, and San Juan, Puerto Rico to teach "Living Among the Artists" Sculpture Workshops during the last fifteen years. US: 207 SW 5th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301 Tel: 954 298 3621 Email: nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com Italy: 7 Via del Poggetto Pietrasanta (LU), 55045 Italy Title: "Tequesta" Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 9' w/ base Date: 2019 Location: Lewis Landing Park, City of Ft Lauderdale, FL Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 6 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. NILDA COMMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT My proposed monument consists of a pair of 6'x8' Bas Reliefs mounted on a concrete wall, resting on a 1' high concrete pedestal. The front relief, facing the SE street corner would depict an image of the incoming invasion from the perspective of a viewer facing the sea. The relief made of "Fired Glazed Ceramic" would contain soldiers disembarking from boats and landing craft unto the beach, with background support ships and aircraft. A life size "Resin Cast" or "Aluminum Cast" armed soldier would project out from the relief. A painted, glazed, image of a vertical, Cuban Flag in red, white and blue would cover the entire relief except for the portruding life size soldier in such a way as to create an image of the soldier coming forward through the flag. The rear relief, facing NW towards the park would depict an image of the landing from the perspective of a viewer on a ship. The complete image would also be covered by a vertical Cuban Flag overlaying the image of the landing. This image would depict soldiers landing and advancing on the beach, landing craft and boats approaching the shore, tanks and vehicles on land depicting Playa Giron and paratroopers jumping from aircraft in the background. These reliefs would be modeled in a realistic manner. I would utilize perspective to define the space, air, horizon, sea, land and seashore. Aircraft, boats, tanks, uniforms and scenery on the reliefs would be depicted using the correct images of the actual equipment used in the invasion. The vertical edges of the wall would be covered by aluminum cladding, inscribed with the names of the fallen soldiers and the participating members of the brigade. The insignia of the brigade and military details, dates and other pertinent information. A "Q R Code" would allow visitors to hear educational recordings about the invasion. The Cuban Flags overlaying the reliefs are intending to portray a sense that it was a covert operation and a Cuban heroic affair. I will strive to show the valiant effort and gallantry of the Brigade in my depictions of the landing soldier and the background scenes. It is an innovative presentation of the operation. Different from existing monuments. It will be colorful, attractive and will have an educational component. In 2004 I founded the "Legacy Art Studio" and dedicated myself to create Art that would leave a "Legacy". My interest in legacies and history lead me to do a lot of research and studies before I start a sculpture that will be a "Legacy". I seek experts in the subject matter, search for books, visit museums and places from which I can immerse myself in the subject matter before starting a model or maquette. am very interested in creating a Monument to the Bay of Pigs that will stand the test of time and from which will create the desire in the viewer to learn more about the subject. A public monument that will honor the participants and heroes of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Sculpture is a powerful tool to make the public aware of what may not entirely be seen. It is the poetic communication of Monumental Sculpture that has a way of leading its significance to our minds, of memorializing and honoring our heroes and of providing a place of healing for the families of those who perished in the struggle for democracy. Artists have a special task in the struggle for peace. They not only speak to people but speak for people. Art opens the doors to learning and understanding. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 7 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE N I LDA COMMAS nildamcomas@vahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Reliefs is a technique which I have been very fond of. Last year I created 4 reliefs depicting the apparitions of the Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego. They were installed in large concrete bases outside at the Plaza of the Guadalupe in Doral. They surround the 9' sculpture that I created in marble a few years ago. At the moment, I am finishing 3 walls of reliefs for the same Church. The walls are 4'x8', 6'x10' and 4'x8', with the Lady of Guadalupe holding a child in her arms and 21 angels as a monument to the unborn children. It will be outdoor in Ceramic with color glazes much like the techniques of the Renaissance. I create in lasting materials depending on the subject and budgets. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 8 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. NILDA COMAS B. San Juan, PR nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 BUDGET BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT BUDGET APPROXIMATE TOTAL BUDGET PROJECTED. $70,000.00 Wall made by the City - 6 ft x 8 ft high x (10" or 12") thick. Consists of 10" or 12" block, poured in place, cantilever (1" for each foot of cantilever) on top of a 1 ft high concrete base. $6,000.00 Side aluminum cladding with engraved names attached with clips, And mechanical or chemical glue. (Sikabond, chemical glue for metals). $3,500.00 Two reliefs. Glazed Ceramic sections, cut following the design. $30,000.00 Modelled in clay, fired. In final firing the colors of Cuban flag will appear. Life size soldier will be a relief projecting forward cast in aluminum or resin. $15,000.00 Installation / Labor $4,100.00 Artist Fee $5,000.00 Insurance $2,400.00 Contingencies $3,000.00 Workshop $1,000.00 Total Budget $70,000.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 9 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL NILDA COMAS nildamcomas@yahoo.com www.nildacomas.com 954.298.3621 Comas.jpg Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 10 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL NILDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 11 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. N I LDA COMAS Educational Component Fairlawn Elementary School For the last 17 years, I have taught Art Classes and workshops at my studio, "The Legacy Art Studio" in Fort Lauderdale. Twice a year students attend my "Living Among the Artists" sculpture workshops held in Pietrasanta, Italy, where I have been a resident for 28 years. Other workshops have been held in Atlanta, Louisiana, Vermont, museums in Florida and in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Teaching has been part of my life as an Artist for many years. I feel the need to pass on the techniques and knowledge that I continue to acquire as an artist. I have taught diverse groups, from small children, adults and groups like the homeless and handicapped. I have 22 lesson plans which I choose from depending on the group I teach. Enclosed you will find some photos taken through my career teaching art to children, from "Sculpting the Horse" workshops with visits from the Mounted Police in my studio, schools and parks. Teaching an art class at the Fairlawn School would be something that would be of great benefit. I have experience working with teachers, the educational system and children of different ages. I would like to teach a class about Patriotism and concentrate on the Memorial to the Bay of Pigs. My idea would be not only a history lesson about the Bay of Pigs, but one where the children can enjoy themselves getting familiar with clay sculpture. We will make the Cuban flag in clay. They can learn about other countries and their flags by concentrating on modeling the Cuban flag. They would learn the technique of working in clay. I will fire the works in a kiln and come back for a second session for them to paint and glaze the flag and on the back of the flag relief, write what patriotism means to them. Many children have not had the opportunity of working in clay. Some schools do not have art in their curriculum. I will talk about the language of Art and they can learn to express themselves describing the techniques and tools used. Materials: Water based clay, tempera colors, red, white and blue, rulers, pencils, self drying glaze. Time: Will be decided by Client. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 12 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Children's Art Classes N I LDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 13 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. WORKS BY N I LDA COMAS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 14 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artist Statement CARLOS LUNA B. 1969, Pinar del Rio Cuba www.CarlosLuna.com Born in 1969 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Carlos Luna explores across a deep body of work how memories and imagination affect temporal perception. His art draws deeply upon a rich culture. Luna has unabashedly focused his artistic career on the medium of painting, sculpting, and works on ceramics remaining insistently committed to what he views to be art's unique capacity to offer seemingly limitless opportunities to extol what most people rarely find in their daily life: an imagery that transcends physical boundaries; visual tradition that transcends cultural and political divisions; and a guiding moral philosophy. Luna's is a narrative of unification that simultaneously acknowledges the legitimacy of diverse cultural references and integrates complex commentary into accessible, non -threatening vistas. He does not shy away from challenging topics. Instead, he asks the viewer to wrestle with arguments ranging from the importance of social harmony to society's predilection for beauty, questions that reveal themselves upon closer inspection beneath the painted surface. His career is full of solo and group exhibitions in several museums and showing alongside renown visual artist Pablo Picasso, along with having his sculptures beautifying public spaces nationally and internationally. His rich cultural background and vast interest in enriching the global community with art along with his passion for finding beauty in daily life piqued his interest in this project. Luna wants to beautify the world around him for the visual pleasure of others Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 15 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. PROPOSAL 1 CARLOS LUNA B.1969 PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT "Stars of Liberty" Aluminum Sculpture This aluminum sculpture depicts a woman who is an allegory of "motherland" and the feeling of being home. She carries a star on her hand as a symbol of hope. This radiates the light of freedom, as in the national symbol of Cuba. She represents the sovereign republic as well as the unity that all Cubans feel regardless of being scattered throughout the world, many exiled. In the skirt the 104 golden stars are an homage to each of the heroes that died in Bay of Pigs. This sculpture is a tribute to the courage these men displayed that propelled and strengthened the ideas of freedom and identity to refugees. As an artist who has been exiled from Cuba, I feel honored to present this public art project to remember the event that, from my point of view developed the roots of the flourishing new society in the South of Florida. Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 16 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B.1969 Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' www.CarlosLuna.com Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 17 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. CIRRICULUME VITAE CARLOS LUNA B. 1964 2 www.CarlosLuna.com CIRRICULUME ■■ ■■■■■N■►1 ■■...11111.. ■■■.■■■■■. .■■....■■,, minimmommino 0.1\ . • i.ri.1 rj at t ' _._ _ Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 18 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. WORKS BY CARLOS LUNA B. 1969 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 19 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 1. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carios(a)carlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1 "Stars of Liberty" 107,53 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Costs USD Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park TOTAL COST $60,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. Both to be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 20 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA 4 * * it 4 * * * x t * .b+,e. l..e�a Feia^can Jatvar Cueitat` wNrar Betanccwn ;4','; Jere. Cuelw Betanco rt . �, •Nuw c , C.>.+y. °rhnn 4 � "` "ctiwl Jahr Cue Beta wn inv. C..w✓,ar Beleocwrt .r I,:.. r;„a„ Pru'o;� iew_e"c* Guam 8urar`u howriu,t JOAO Cuais, Bntw-. n.,n .. - 7.7crxn Jaye; Cool.,P• • • Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 21 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 22 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. CARLOS LUNA Sculpture Titled: "Stars of Liberty" Medium: Polished Metal 64.41" x 96.53"' Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 23 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 2. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlosPcarlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "WOMAN" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Costs USD COST $60,000.00 Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 24 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT Rooster Aluminum Sculpture A rooster is a universal symbol of bravery and independence. It signifies new beginnings, announcing a new day and the triumph over darkness. The sculpture stands as an homage to the courage of the 1500 Cubans that fought in Bay of Pigs seeking freedom for their homeland. In this event 104 heroes died in combat, like the rooster they inspired bravery, independence, and the start of a new day triumphing over the events that took place. To me, as an artist, the rooster represents the enterprising and the fighting spirit of the human being. The historic event in the Bay of Pigs required the Cuban exile to create a new home and community proud of its roots. From my point of view, this event was constituted as the starting point for the Cuban community to take South Florida as their new home, inspiring other communities to do the same. Sculpture: Title: "Rooster" (Detail) Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 25 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA 'gill Sculpture: Title: "Rooster" (Detail) Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 26 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 27 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 3. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlosPcarlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "ROOSTER" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Costs USD Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park COST Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names TOTAL COST $ 60, 000.00 $15,000.00 $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor Costs USD 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights $1,100.00 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation $1,500.00 Cement pedestal for sculpture $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 28 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal 4. CARLOS LUNA PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT "Florentino" Aluminum Sculpture Florerito sculpture represents a Cuban guajiro who, in a space of freedom, opens his arms to receive all those who work and dream of a better future, he flourishes alongside society. The historic event in the Bay of Pigs required the Cuban exile to leave their home and move to a new land in which they set roots that helped create a thriving community proud of its culture and freedom -loving in The South of Florida. "Florerito" stands as an homage to the people who carry the memory of their homeland and use it to create and to open the door to future generations proud of their heritage. Title: "Fiorentino" Height: 120" Medium: Polished Metal Platform: The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, consisting of six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. Each side of the hexagon will be inscribed with the names of the fallen heroes. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 29 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Proposal /��O���/-r. r ���U��� ��nv���� UUUNA Bay ofPig Memorial Park —Proposals Page 30 of 83 Submitted into the public record for itern(s) CA.lZ Section 3. Proposal 4. Budget CARLOS LUNA Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Public Arts Proposal Artist: Carlos Luna carlos@carlosluna.com (305) 302 7837 Artist contact: Claudia Luna claudiarl92@hotmail.com (305) 898 2817 I would like to offer a second option for this sculpture project. On this one The sculpture goes on top of a hexagon platform, six faces, representing the six original provinces of the Cuban Republic. On the sides of the hexagon, I propose to write the names of our fallen heroes. I include new quote for consideration BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK PUBLIC ARTS PROPOSAL PROPOSAL No. 1B "FLORERITO" 120 in. Height General Budget Materials, Labor, Design, and Logistics Design and digital programming Creation of the foam sculpture to the final size Molds for casting aluminum Casting sculpture Assemble sculpture Polish metal sculpture Freight moving from foundry to park Installation in Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Costs USD COST $60,000.00 Hexagonal aluminum platform with 104 names $15,000.00 TOTAL COST $75,000.00 The proposed sculpture will be installed on a cement pedestal and shall have 4 lights to illuminate it. To be covered by The City of Miami. Specifications and budget as follows: Materials and Labor 4 Landscape Wall Wash lights 30° adjustable gimble ring. Clear lens Electric Installation Cement pedestal for sculpture TOTAL COST Costs USD $1,100.00 $1, 500.00 $15,000.00 $17,600.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 31 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Carlos A Alves BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT & JC Carroll CARLOS A ALVES & JC CARROLL— ARTIST STATEMENT" For over 25 years we have completed public and private art projects in the US & abroad. For each commission we enjoy working closely with the clients, architects, engineers, designers, & community, considering the needs and desires of all involved and look at each project as a collaborative experience. My inspiration is drawn from a historical view of Little Havana where my studio has been for 22 Years. As a native of South Florida, born in Hialeah I am always inspired by the past and the lives of my fellow Cubans. The Bay of Pigs is a historic event that is extremely important to create a memorial for those lost. The Bay of Pigs Museum was located across the street from our house and we enjoyed talking with the old timers and listen to their stories and would certainly use their advice on this memorial. We have a great sense of pride in our neighborhood. The opportunity to create Art for this Memorial Park would be ran honor. We believe creating Public Art requires striking a balance between artistic expression and working within the parameters of the project to create artwork that can be informative, functional, durable, & appreciated by a wide audience. Our process is to make the most of what we have for each project. Sometimes we create public art with emphasis on way finding and structural identification while still maintaining a sense of artistic integrity. Others a freestanding sculpture, or fountain. We strive to have our art complement the facility and or structures intention. We have successfully completed many pools, fountains and parks. Some of our public artwork successfully completed: A 14-foot "Pineapple Sculpture" on the lawn of the South County Court House in Delray Beach, along with six tile murals and 10 benches depicting historical illustrations of Delray Beach, a series of floor mosaics at the General Mitchell Airport Concourse "C" Floor, in Milwaukee Wisconsin including 15 medallions from 3- foot to 15-foot in diameter placed throughout 2,000 Sq'. In Broward County's BARC Center where we took the entire courtyard and created mosaic planter benches & boulder seats along with Sculptural drip fountains and Bamboo railings. At Miami -Dade County's Children's Court House, "Urban Quilt" a 180-foot by 8- foot mosaic tile mural that incorporates Portraits from local children into our images. At Port Everglades we encased an entire elevator shaft with mosaic waves and aluminum 3D fish that jump out of the waves. We were given an empty lot in Homestead that we turned into " Verde Gardens" we created secret garden pathways with mosaic inserts along the paths, sculptures, seating, functional art and way finder signs. Though a majority of our work is hand —made ceramic mosaic & glass tile installations, we often work incorporating metals and recycled materials into a project. We relish the opportunity to present some ideas that would make welcomed site -specific works of art that the community would be proud to exhibit. It is our practice to keep all projects environmentally safe and to work within the local community using local materials and labor whenever possible. The Public Art we have completed has always come in on time, within budget requirements, has proven to durable, easily maintained & stands up to harsh traffic and climate conditions of South Florida as well as time. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 32 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Bay of Pigs Memorial Public Artwork Presentation by: C arlosAlves JC.Carroll A Salute to the Brave Souls that lost their lives at the Bay of Pigs, Cuba in 1961 BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 33 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Title: "Bay of Pigs Memorial Sculptural Bench" Height: 120" Medium: Mosaic Tiles • The sculpture will be created using an aluminum frame, covered in lathe and concrete. Embellished with hand -made ceramic, mosaic tiles depicting the names of those that have their lives for the cause. • The base of the Memorial Sculpture will include ceramic images depicting the Map of Cuba and other iconic images of the era. • From a distance it will look like a Cuban Flag. • When the viewer is close they will see the images and names. • Will work closely with THE Bay of Pigs Cuban Museum Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 34 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves &JCCarroll PROPOSAL SUMMARY BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT CARLOS A ALVES & JC CARROLL We have valued the opportunities to produce site -specific Public Art installations throughout the United States, creating desired artwork by working alongside architects, designers, committees, and communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to create a Memorial for The Bay of Pigs Park. Upon considering all of the aspects for such a memorial and how to pay homage to the Men & Women who have served the cause, we looked into historical icons and images that represent the battle. We have selected some images but we are in great anticipation of working alongside the Bay of Pigs Museum Memorial to obtain names, images, icons, photos, buttons, medals, badges etc. of those fought bravely at the Bay of Pigs. We would transfer these images into carved ceramic tiles that would then embellish five concrete "Memorial Sculpture -Bench" that represent the memory of the Boy of Pigs. The seating area of the sculpture -bench will be the approved ADA height of 19 inches. For the center of the sculpture represents the image of the Cuban Flag. The Image we are using evokes a certain sense of pride and honor to use as a teaching moment as if to say " We Remember " The sculpture will be mounted on top of a concrete poured slab with footing beneath . We can also add a plaque onto the floor area. Our concept is to create a memorial that invites the viewer to walk around the piece, to reflect on past and present and hopefully to learn more of what being an American Veteran means. eomen Havana Cuba 'arimisno Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 35 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll L S WERE ALTy:E T rORT IE 3aiPANY, A1R ' R03 THAT CD all : +, YES RLVLI.41 'LAE li' '9 Clain AS '.. GASAYE ID HER THE S E7 0„EY,SJCK SH E raE / , 4 .7. = J FRO WA_ 4, t4C KlHLL UAL( A:L KE 70 OAE 4Ji J BEAU, BE E"IARASOL; A; DONyT THINK TA SEE' THE AS tED OAKS APps .E YD3T,B$ .14OA D. ONE rLt10 Y,E 03)(ET,F Y0 !IS LDS RII'OON E8TUN1A1031(0 I EI) CAN. BL08D0S ON OrMCVP PAS wit: E E N L'A' G EN,CLAVAN' AREJA' LI - COS LLR[0s JO LA ,r.R7C, DEESELVA cL EUS MANOS RD:'.A GR6DICSH, 'IN CG.:DUIIA E h}9c: D(EJTRO Y; PLE Su cCITAS^L' 4 ME DIJO: fOUe" MEGU8T4VER , C:' MA'S ALTCS F!F'VlL IDS NOBLES ROULE:A=E AMAo0 E ESTAR EL CT ►O0gtj ES-4(N CAs GATED Y 8 DADEnADEYr WA LA COW) NI C., DE LAHEDE VE:- CCN (;,, at,., SOMBRERO S)DEL CAL PON EL c BSOB NABA u E.OUAE 0U YUo0 Y H LA OD(L(q EC REND c Using this concept image as inspiration, we will hand print the names of those fallen Hero's of the Bay of Pigs. The plan for the memorial sating sculpture will contain a porcelain Cuban Flag with Names. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 36 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll I ;NOW OF EGYPTAIN N CGS, PERSIA Af10 XENOP.HON,,JO LE3al B'.Pfl MORE THAN TE PR=FFR THE FgC$Hg0J?ITAf,^1 AIR'S CARESS. r KNOW THE VIOLENT Hrsraz3i OF MAN AND HES SNUGGLE FOB' PO.CR, BUT' P1REF'EF THE Bf'ZI'JG 3E_.; HOVER ROUND THE 8EI.CF'-1"E I KNOW THE SOUND THE WU1b tgoE 'EN BOUGHS IT WAS FLY1NGH LET NO THERE KQ SONG' AS WE .L PLAYED. KNOW OF A FRIGHTENED FAWN THAT SEEKS THE FOLD TO EXPIRE AND OF A HEART'WEARY-W0RM THAT, 0,'fES BIDDEN WLTHOU,1j IRE. 2- ,r0 $c -;E E,IPTO Y NI.GR1Q16� Y, '3E 30 Y XENnH0N12 j Y PRE1=1O LA GARICA DEL AI tE F.2ES30 MOUE,' YO S— D'E LAS HI STORMS Vrp 1 -DEL HOil9Ti;E Y DE SUS RENGIW YI PR EFTEJi3 C4 J3 A3 EJAS P,OIANall EN LAS CAIPANLLL& VO 3E' DEL CANTO DEL vrENT: r EN LA3. RAIIAS VOCJNGLERAS : NAD)�gE OLGA QUE MIENTO, O.IJ L0 PREFITRO 1iE VERA). Yo SE' DIE UN GAM. AIERRAIAO OUt WE'L.VE AL RED Y EXPI RV r QE U„j CIORAt6M ,MSA�O QVIr X R Z OSCURO Y SJN IRA. This Image is from a collection of Translated Poems of Jose Marti that I hand made into porcelain "Books" For this project we created a series of Porcelain "Books" with English and Spanish Sonnets of Jose Marti. This is the inspiration for the Bay of Pigs Memorial. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 37 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 38 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Footing Base we have certified engineered documents for this Artists system. We need a concrete slab to mount the sculpture onto. Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll ► 1 14 ice► w • Pineapple Bench in front of Palm Beach Court House created using similar framework and certified footings. Covered in lathe, concrete then embellished with hand made ceramic tiles and powder coated metal. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 39 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll t • O• Z • D r ; 0 m z z 1332i1S £ MS S99S co 0 m 0 D ✓ 30> -13 m z V Q l / Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 40 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Carlos A Alves &JCCarroll "Bay of Pigs Memorial Sculptural Bench" Proposed Summary • We have valued the opportunities to produce site -specific Public Art installations throughout the United States, creating desired artwork by working alongside architects, designers, committees and communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to create a Memorial for The Bay of Pigs Park. • Upon considering all of the aspects for such a memorial and how to pay homage to the Men & Women who have served the cause, we looked into historical icons and images that represent the battle. • We have selected some images but we are in great anticipation of working alongside the Bay of Pigs Museum Memorial to obtain names, images, icons, photos, buttons, medals, badges etc. of those fought bravely at the Bay of Pigs. • We would transfer these images into carved ceramic tiles that would then embellish five concrete "Memorial Sculpture -Bench" that represent the memory of the Boy of Pigs. The seating area of the sculpture -bench will be the approved ADA height of 19 inches. • For the center of the sculpture represents the image of the Cuban Flag. The Image we are using evokes a certain sense of pride and honor to use as a teaching moment as if to say " We Remember ". • The sculpture will be mounted on top of a concrete poured slab with footing beneath. We can also add a plaque onto the floor area. • Our concept is to create a memorial that invites the viewer to walk around the piece, to reflect on past and present and hopefully to learn more of what • being an American Veteran means. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 41 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Carlos A Alves & JC Carroll Budget Bay of Pigs Memorial Park — Public Art Installation "gill Artists Fee $6,000.00 Engineering $4,300.00 Aluminum Frame $8,500.00 Lathe / Stucco $5,200.00 Mosaic Tiles $23,000.00 Labor $4,000.00 Insurance $2,400.00 Delivery $1,800.00 Contingency $2,800.00 Workshop $2,000.00 Total Budget $60,000.00 Public Art Installation, Palm Beach County Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 42 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Octavio Cuellar Persistence of Memory Public Art Division / Parks and Recreation Department,/ Miami Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 43 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Octavio Cuellar EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BAY OF PIGS MONUMMENT My name is Octavio Cuellar. I am Cuban -American sculptor who possesses expertise in work metals. I have completed my professional studies at an San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Cuba. My artwork gained recognition among the art collectors in Spain, England, USA, Mexico, Cuba, Syria, Guatemala, and Ecuador. I have dedicated myself to researching through sculpture the ways in which art addresses human subjects. Goldsmithing, as a trade, I have inserted into the modern conceptual work. I have always worked with noble metals. Now I work with copper sheets, an excellent expressive resource. Each blow, each weld allows me to extract unrepeatable lights and shadows, textures, beautiful traces of defects and inaccuracies, obtaining works of strong visual apprehension with the timeless halo that used objects acquire. My work is a unique world in each piece. It is the energy that materializes these empty figures and fills them with the personality of the person portrayed, making them come to life. My proposal as an artist is to revalue the profession of sculpture and impact the public with works of high artistic value. ARTISTS PROPOSAL STATEMENT The name of my sculpture is "Persistence of Memory". The idea of sculpture is to unify a historical fact sublimated through the image of the Virgin of Charity, Patroness Saint of Cubans since she is linked to the struggles for Cuban independence since the time of the Spanish colony. Also known as the Virgin Mambisa. The proposal ,with educational character, is to make the new generations know, understand and remember with respect and admiration the sacrifice of a group of brave young people who gave their lives to recover democratic rights of the Cuban nation. This sculptural work also motivates and introduces them to investigate the spirituality of the Cuban, to know the religious beliefs that make up the Cuban culture, in addition to guaranteeing a means of transmission of customs, traditions and myths, components of Cuban culture inside and outside of the island. Persistent of Memory is a monument created by the Cuban -USA artist Octavio Cuellar. His project will help turning the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park located at 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami into a place with high historical and cultural value that will make the park a vibrant area in the City of Miami. The construction start date will be February 2022 and completion of project will be by mid-2022 around August. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 44 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section. Artists Octavio Cuellar Artwork Overview Persistence of Memory The monument is made up of three human figures. In the center, the Virgin of Chanty: on each forearm of the Virgin, an inert body of a fallen combatant. The Virgin is levitating approximately 1 foot from the base -pedestal to give the sensation of elevation. The Virgin does not present facial features on her face, she is empty. This emptiness induces the viewer to visualize the face of a mother who has lost a son in combat, giving the Bay of Pigs event itself a greater scope as a universal concept about the loss of a loved one in combat. The bodies of the combatants will be represented realistically. A copper plate with the following inscription will be placed on the base -pedestal : Persistence of Memory By Octavio Cuellar "In memory of the fallen in the Bay of Pigs. Cuba, April 17. 1961" Dimensions monument PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY DIMENSIONS OF SCULPTURE • VIRGIN : 7 ft. H x 4ft. W x 5ft. D • EACH SOLDIERS: 5ft. H (TO DETERMINATE WIDE AND DEEP) OVERALL HEIGH OF PEDESTAL: 4ft H x 3ft W x 3 ft. D THICKNES: 2" OVERALL PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE 7ft. H x Eft. W x 5ft. D Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 45 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE (front view) PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY SCULPTURE ( lateral view with vectors ) 7ft 4ft Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 46 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar SPACE LOCATION OF THE SCULPTURE "PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY" (with vectors) Location Persistence of Memory will be located in front of the roundabout of SW 56 Ave, 2"d St by one of the park's access, oriented at 30 grade of NE and will be sheltered by Flamboyant trees. accentuating the historical, spiritual, meditative and gathering character that the monument wants to transmit to the visitor, in addition to enhancing the identity of the area. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 47 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Why the copper sheet as material in Persistence of Memory? Because copper is a less corrosive metal outdoors than bronze or brass Example: Mercury Statue on Dome of Lonja del Comercio building in Havana, Cuba • Placed March 28, 1909. • The figure is hollow, made of copper, built with very thin sheets. • Four meters high. • Restoration in 1999, when Irene hurricane past for Cuba. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 48 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar Sculpture Techniques Embossing and welding SCULPTURE COMPOSITION WIHT PEDESTAL Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 49 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Octavio Cuellar Quartz sample Pedestal: Materials, Shape, Meaning • Pedestal structure: iron bass • Coating with dark blue quartz with silver sparks : to accentuate the color of the fresh waters of the world, streams, springs and rivers that belong to Ochun (yoruba deity) and that syncretizes in Catholicism with the Virgin of Charity. In addition, this blue color represents the waters of the Bahia de Pigs landing. The silver sparks represent the reflection of the sun in calm waters, which is a symbol of peace and hope . • Column shape: the rectangular shape of the column -pedestal helps to enhance the sculpture's spiritual sense, the vertical polarity of Spirit / Matter) • Side column: 45 grade between quartz tile unions with 1/4 inch wear Pedestal drawing with dimensions Concrete Platform: The pedestal that will support the sculpture will be placed on a concrete platform. The platform shall be provided by the City. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 50 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Octavio Cuellar PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET PUBLIC ART LOCATION: BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK ADDRESS: 5665 SW 3ST.MIAMI, FL 33134 PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL NAME: PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY ARTIST NAME OCTAVIO CUELLAR ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE: SCULTURE MATERIAL SCULPTURE COSTS QTY PRICE .032 110 COPPER SHEET 20 8,083.92 .18 %5 110 COPPER SHEET 33.5 x 36 1 1,425.69 Copper bar 10 2.305.48 95000 Lucas Milhaupt Fos Flo 125"X.050 'X20" X 28 Rods. 20 1 060 Protective Coating for Metal 20 630.55 Gas Acetylene small 4 278.8 Gas Oxigen 251CF 2 68 Miscellaneous ( sandpaper discs. brown rosin paper) *U 1000 PER POP RIVE 1 S 1/8 DTAME I ER BRASS MANDREL BLINDS RIVETS DOME HEAD 4-4 100 17.09 FORKLIFT RENTAL TO LOAD COPPER SI IEETS TO TI IL TRUCK 1 189.99 TRUCK RENT TO PICK UP COPPER SHEETS 1 250 FORKLIFT TO LOWER THE COPPER SHEETS FROM THE TRUCK 1 189.99 PEDESTAL MATERIALS 1 6.000 QUARTZ SLAB 1 1.000 SILICONE AS A METAL INSULATOR 1 300 PEDESTAL LABOR QUARTZ COVFRING 1.500 IRON STRUCTURE 3' x 3" 2.000 TRANSPORTATION & INSTALLATION PEDESTAL 2 SERVICES 500 COPPER MEMORIAL PLAQUE 1 209 TRANSPORTATION SCULPTURE ESTIMATE $720 TO $880 1 780 SCULPTURE INSTALLATION I 300 GRAPHIC DESIGN 6.800 GRANT WRITER FEES 6.000 MOCK-UP SAMPLE 1 2.000 ARTIST LABOR 9.000 TOTAL 51,888.51 Copper Memorial Plaque Persistence of Memory by Octavio Cuellar /n memory of the fallen rn Me Bay or Pig, Cub., Apr717 1961 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 51 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada PROPOSAL NARRATIVE BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrativel2 for the Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artist The brave men of the Brigade 2506 are almost all gone. We must not forget their heroism and sacrifice. On April 17, 1961, 1,200 Cuban freedom fighters landed on the beaches and dropped out of the sky at the Bay of Pigs. Theirs was mission to liberate their homeland from communist dictatorship. They fought bravely in an ill-fated effort to fight the tyranny imposed by Fidel Castro. The invasion failed because promised support from the United States did not materialize. It was an act of betrayal that helped consolidate the power of communism in Cuba to this day. Soviet control of Cuba also shaped the Cold War between the West and the Communist bloc. The betrayal marks our community to this day. This monument3 — Homenaje, stands as a symbol of heroism and as a memorial for the 112 men who died that day. It is also a symbol of loss and perseverance that represents our shared collective memory of those days of 1961 that have echoed in the years to come. Homenaje (please see proposal in Appendix 2 of this application) features the banner of the Brigada de Asalto 2506, six pillars representing the six provinces of Cuba, and ceramic tiles covered with the names of the fallen brothers written by hand by the surviving brothers in a powerful act of comradery. The symbolic soldier that appears on the Brigade's banner and on the monument represents the valor of the men who survived the assault and were imprisoned, tortured, and held hostage by the regime. The families of the martyrs and of the combatants are also present in Homenaje because they too suffered and endured to tell the story of the husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, friends they lost in the fight for freedom in the cruel days of April. The families of the survivors also wept for their men as the cruelty of the regime was visited upon them. Also represented in the monument is the plight of the hundreds of men and women executed by the regime and of hundreds of thousands detained and imprisoned in the days before and after April 17. They waited for a sign for insurrection, resistance in the cities, revolt in the countryside. The sign did not arrive. So, in a sense, Homenaje is dedicated to all Cubans who experienced the difficult struggle for the freedom of Cuba in those days and in the intervening sixty years. But is in the plight of the 112, in their ultimate sacrifice for us, that we see each other. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 52 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT BAY OF PIGS MONUMENT Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrativel2 for the Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artist The educational component will implement my Cortada Academy curriculum with students of Fairlawn Elementary (please see Appendix 8). The aim is to create a commemorative Rose Garden (white roses) at the park, preferably close to the monument on the swale. An alternative proposal honors the martyrs via a 13.5 tall obelisk. Please see Appendix 4. You can learn more about my work by reading through the attached files: APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSE GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) Appendices / Attachments APPENDIX la: BUDGET - BANDERA BRIGADA APPENDIX lb: BUDGET - OBELISCO - ALTERNATE APPENDIX 2: CORTADA EARLIER CUBA WORKS APPENDIX 3: HOMENAJE: BANDERA DE LA BRIGADA 2506 APPENDIX 4: HOMENAJE: OBELISCO DE LA LIBERTAD (ALTERNATE PROPOSAL) APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSE GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) SEE ATTACHMENTS Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 53 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada CORTADA Homenaje Xavier Cortada's Proposal Narrative'2 for the Bay of Pigs Park CaII to Artist The brave men of the Brigade 2506 are almost all gone. We must not forget their heroism and sacrifice. On April 17, 1961, 1,200 Cuban freedom fighters landed on the beaches and dropped out of the sky at the Bay of Pigs. Theirs was mission to liberate their homeland from communist dictatorship. They fought bravely in an ill-fated effort to fight the tyranny imposed by Fidel Castro. The invasion failed because promised support from the United States did not materialize. It was an act of betrayal that helped consolidate the power of communism in Cuba to this day. Soviet control of Cuba also shaped the Cold War between the West and the Communist bloc. The betrayal marks our community to this day. This monument' — Homenoje, stands as a symbol of heroism and as a memorial for the 112 men who died that day. It is also a symbol of loss and perseverance that represents our shared collective memory of those days of 1961 that have echoed in the years to come. Homenaje (please see proposal in Appendix 2 of this application) features the banner of the Brigado de Asalto 2506, six pillars representing the six provinces of Cuba, and ceramic tiles covered with the names of the fallen brothers written by hand by the surviving brothers in a powerful act of comradery. The symbolic soldier that appears on the Brigade's banner and on the monument represents the valor of the men who survived the assault and were imprisoned, tortured, and held hostage by the regime. The families of the martyrs and of the combatants are also present in Homenoje because they too suffered and endured to tell the story of the husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, friends they Please see Appendix la to see budget for Homenate Proposal the 2506 Banner Please see Appendix 1b to see budget for alternative Homenate Proposal the Obelisk Please see Appendix 2 to see prior Cuba -related art work by Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 54 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada CORTADA lost in the fight for freedom in the cruel days of April. The families of the survivors also wept for their men as the cruelty of the regime was visited upon them. Also represented in the monument is the plight of the hundreds of men and women executed by the regime and of hundreds of thousands detained and imprisoned in the days before and after April 17. They waited for a sign for insurrection, resistance in the cities, revolt in the countryside. The sign did not arrive. So, in a sense, Homenaje is dedicated to all Cubans who experienced the difficult struggle for the freedom of Cuba in those days and in the intervening sixty years. But is in the plight of the 112, in their ultimate sacrifice for us, that we see each other. The educational component will implement my Cortada Academy curriculum with students of Fairlawn Flementary (please see Appendix 8). The aim is to create a commemorative Rose Garden (white roses) at the park, preferably close to the monument on the swale. An alternative proposal honors the martyrs via a 13.5 tall obelisk. Please see Appendix 4. You can learn more about my work by reading through the attached files: APPENDIX 5: CORTADA VISUAL BIOGRAPHY CATALOG APPENDIX 6: CORTADA PUBLIC ART CATALOG APPENDIX 7: CORTADA FLOWER FORCE CATALOG APPENDIX 8: CORTADA ACADEMY CATALOG (FOR THE "CULTIVANDO UNA ROSA BLANCA" / WHITE ROSF GARDEN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT FOR FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY) Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 55 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada 's4111 Homenaje (Bandera Brigada 2506) Xavier Cortada A proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artists Why a Brigada flag? The flag of the Bngada de Asalto 2506 was designed by Brigade Commander Pepe San Roman The simple standard of blue on yellow features a soldier carrying a bayoneted rifle with the words "Brigada Asalto" at the top and -2506" - the serial number of Carlos Rodriguez Santana. a bngadista who died in a training accident in 1960. i% Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 56 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The outside depicts the Cuban flag with a Bay of Pigs map. the map of the battle. The inside depicts the Brigade 2506 flag. Al. surfaces a+ Ole monument ate to be . as n nano oar -nee coMOul ccaruc Pal 1 M Samples of hand -painted ceramic flat tiles on the following Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 57 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Samples of hand — painted ceramic flat tiles 'I‘ Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 58 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada HOMENAJE: BRIGADA 2506 Banner by Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 0.1 $60.000.00 ARTIST BUDGET CITY BUDGET S6,000.00 HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC TILE ARTWORK Columns 50 ;q ft 6 55,000 00 $30,000.00 Soldier ,Hdl Nuriiber5 $1.500.00 $7,500.00 CONCRETE FABRICATION S« columns (8' x 2') 58,725.00 Soldier Brigadista 53,200.00 Numbers 2506 4 $24000 51,000.00 FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' nictal work $1,500.00 Concrete Floor Pour TILE INSTALLATION Columns 300 sq/t' $25.00 57,500.00 Soldier and Numbers 52,500.00 $9.300.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor Columns Iduuble srdcd) 6 $500.00 53.000.00 Soldier(double sided) 2 5250.00 5500.00 Numbers (double sided) 4 $100.00 $400.00 MISC Photodocumentaton Contingency Educational (White Rose garden) 0.03 $60.00000 $2 75.00 51,800.00 TOTAL S70,000.00 MM • t..a b 0c400010 • ••O•OM 10 SO 000 •,•n M ptluo•• • led■1♦ Or S a MOM •n00u01•M• f0O 04 a.. 01 M,W 51.000 00 $14, 200.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 59 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada All structures including 6 columns. are to be clad in hand -painted colorful ceramic flat tile Each column measures 8 x 2 x 1 The Brigade 2506 Soldier is life size The numbers are 3 feet tall In planning for the project Canada Coordinated with Brigade Presdent Johnny Lopez de la Cruz Both agreed that it would be a beautiful gesture to incorporate the remaining members of the Brigade in the an -making Using underglaze the Brigade 2506 members will torn Corladashare thee stones and hand write the names of Martyrs of the Bay of Pgs on the Wes A ..4 , or Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 60 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Jamas abandonaremo s nuestra patna"/We will never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman at the onsite at the Bay of Pigs will be painted on the side with the flag. A • Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 61 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada "Jamas abandonaremo s nuestra patna-[We wdi never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman at the onsite at the Bay of Pigs will be painted on the side wan the flag A Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 62 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 63 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The texture of the concrete will have apples cutting across tl (stamping it with rubber moidsi — symbol¢ing the profound ,mpact of thus event across space and time (Or cam A www.cortada.com/publicart Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 64 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Homenaje (Obelisco) Xavier Cortada An alternate proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park Call to Artists Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 65 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The obelisk is clad in a Cuban flag made of textured ceramic Carved into the clay is the coastline of the Bay of Pigs and the map of the battles fought A The monument sits on a map (stained concrete) of the Bay of Pigs - the location where the fighting took place An obelisk is an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid They serve to commemorate the dead. kings. or great events It symbolises permanence Homenale has as its main feature an obelisk representing the 112 dead bngadistas and their place in history A Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 66 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The texture of the concrete will have ripples cutting across it (stamping it with rubber molds) - symbolizing the profound impact of this event across space and time The star will be created using laser cut metal of Cortada s design. powder -coated in white Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna [We will never abandon ow fatherland) - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman onslte at the Bay of Pigs. will be inscribed at the base Of the obelisk Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 67 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada 'Jamas abandonaremos nuestra patna - (We will never abandon our fatherland] - the words exclaimed by Brigade 2506 leader Pepe San Roman onsite at the Bay of Pigs. will be inscribed at the base of the obelisk A The surviving Bay of Pigs veterans will hand inscribe the names of the 112 martyrs on the wet clay that Cortada will use to make the Obelisk ii www.cortada.com/publicart :r Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 68 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada HOMENAJE: Obelisco de la Libertad by Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 01 S60,000.00 HAND -CARVED, HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC ARTWORK Obelisk CONCRETE FABRICATION Obelisk: 13.5 k 3 k 3 METAL STAR (LASER CUT ALUMINUM; WHITE POWDER COAT) Star FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' metal work Concrete Floor Pour ARTIST BUDGET 56,000.00 540,000.00 59,475.00 53,000.00 52,000.00 TILE INSTALLATION Obelisk 162 ;ft $7,500.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor Columns (double s,ded) S ;0? nn MISC Photodocumentation Contingency Educational (White Rose garden) 0.03 560,000 00 5225.00 51,800.00 CITY BUDGET 3 570,000.00 512,300.00 Note: If budget for broposal is reduced to 560.000 then the Obelisk will be reduced in size by 15',. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 69 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada Samples of unglazed textured ceramic work The mere Doan& .e be clad wm+ nandcaned sc:rpases eta .re De gaLeC q dadea was d Cuwn flag Bay d Ags ,nap el ceava As acpsVac B-ryade206,embers aDr-nCVDora1N'b ward 7a nerds as Wry aM rVM/i eV'WrM d WRyrs s•O!Y Wylie or M err Oay Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 70of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 71 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada IMAGES OF SIMILAR PUBLIC ART PIECES Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page72of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada X!~ CoIWF. iewr Farce 'M.A(a AM aranc aro '.. .1 .1 2611 Iaabr Italic aoe.. •. 9 r._._: Coogramtgang WAY Vaal, ' t' I q,h M o Puny P-as, I Cod {Sp o0 . . Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 73 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 74 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada A 're r -€M:.. 1?'a VIM.' Caws 'Rua Aiulnano-woo OaaK r r . Ipi . a1' 200Y Lomb , Cass Pat taan FL Ccmmaarag apaq Cum Pat PIW I CM tl00 000 Ir. .: < •+ • a .. ..... . Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page75of83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada i% Homenaille Xavier Cortada An alternate proposal for the City of Miami Bay of Pigs Park CaII to Artists Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 76 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada NMI Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 77 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The letters spelling LIBERTAD will be cast onsite and be fully clad in textured hand -carved, hand -glazed ceramic. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 78 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada The front of the letters spelling LIBERTAD will be fully clad in a textured hand -carved, hand -glazed ceramic. it Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 79 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Artists Xavier Cortada Brothers remembering the fallen Cortada will work with the surviving Bay of Pigs veterans (and the members of the Legacy Group) and help them will hand write the names of the 112 Bay of Pigs martyrs on the tile that Cortada will use to clad the words LIBERTAD As appropriate. Brigade 2506 members will be engaged to not just honor the fallen but to also imprint their hands or the texture of the wet clay. In planning for the project, Cortada coordinated with Brigade President Johnny Lopez de la Cruz. Both agreed that it would be a beautiful gesture to incorporate the remaining members of the Brigade in the art -making as they share their stories. The artist has secured the support from the Brigade in having their members collaborate on the effort: J.R. Lopez de la Cruz Colonel, U.S. Army (R) President, Veterans Association -Brigade 2506 1Lt • , IA,,,�'' C, , 1 ( , 1 ( Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 80 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. HOMENAJE: LIBERTAD Artists by Xavier Cortada Xavier Cortada DESIGN Artist Fee (10%) 01' 0.1 $60,000.00 HAND -CARVED, HAND -PAINTED CERAMIC ARTWORK Obelisk ARTIST BUDGET $6,000.00 $31,000.00 CONCRETE FABRICATION Obelisk: 13.5 x 3 x 3 $18,560.00 ENGINEERING For Concrete Molds $850.00 FLOOR MAP OF CUBA (25 FT/Stained Concrete) 25' metal work $3,500.00 Concrete Floor Pour TILE INSTALLATION LIBERTAD 162 sq/ft $8,000.00 LIGHTING/flush with floor 8 letters CITY BUDGET $15,625.00 8 $300.00 $2,400.00 MISC Photodocumentation $290.00 Contingency 0.03 $60,000.00 $1,800.00 Educational (White Rose garden) Note: If budget for proposal is reduced to $60,000, then the work will be reduced in size by 15%. TOTAL $70,000.00 $1,000.00 $19,025.00 Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 81 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Section 3. Artists Xavier Cortada ONE Proposal DATE 1/7/2022 PROJECT Project Number Boy of Pigs Memorial Park - Xavier Cortado Art 7201 - 1 ibertad ADDRESS Attention Bay of Pigs Memorial Park Xavier Cortada 5665 SW 3rd Street Miami, FL 33134 Description 2' thick by 25' long colored concrete map of cuba with 6' tall letters spelling Libertad Items AMOUNT Engineering $ 850.00 "Libertad" 6' Tall Concrete $ 18.560.00 2' thick by 25' long colored concrete map of cuba $ 15,625.00 Custom Formwork for Cuba $ 3,500.00 TOTAL $ 38,535.00 This does not include any permits Contractors Quote: Unitech Builders Corp are the contractors building the Bay of Pigs Park. Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 82 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk Commissioner Manolo Reyes Commission District 4 Art in Public Places Board Francisco Herretes Chair Patrick Cohen Vice -Chair Christina Cuervo Nelson Delgado Gary Feinberg Rene Morales Maria Napoles Juan Valadez Public Art Staff Efren Nunez Public Art Manager / Planner II Public Art Board Liaison Jessica Iturrey Cultural and Educational Grants Ana Pernas Historic Resource Grants Office of Capital Improvements Andre Bryan Project Manager Planning Department Public Art Division 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33033 www.miamigov.com Bay of Pig Memorial Park — Proposals Page 83 of 83 Submitted into the public record for item(s) CA.12 on 1-13-2022 , City Clerk