PowerStream, the electrical provider for Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Aurora, opened its new Corporate Head office in Vaughan, Ontario on March 26, 2008.

Commissioned by the Board of Directors of PowerStream, Architectural Glass Artists Gordon Wright and Bernhard Viehweber teamed up with Multi Media Artist and Painter Sheri Tenaglia to develop the conceptual ideas for PowerStream’s West Atrium Lobby Wall.

Covering an area of 220 square feet of curved wall, this innovative display combines four semi-relief gesso paintings, inspired by satellite images of Powerstream’s service area. Screens of laminated and etched glass depict elements of local infrastructure along with regional attractions and interactive electrical components for employees and visitors.

“PowerStream envisioned an art wall that would be appealing and interactive for their employees and the public. Anyone who walks by the art wall is welcome to push the buttons on the control panel which enables them to see the flow of electricity in their region. It visually illustrates, or you could say brings home, what PowerStream does”, says artist Sheri Tenaglia.

The maps involve quite an innovative technique created by Sheri Tenaglia which required the application of gesso and polymer onto panels (curved to match the curvature of the wall) creating a topographical and textural effect. After application, the gesso/polymer has to be sanded, chiseled and sealant was then added before glazes of colour are applied. The end result of the panels are a textural, abstracted, satellite perspective of each region PowerStream services. POWERSTREAM PROJECT detailed view of panel

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27 ft. X 6-1/2 ft.