noun - A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct. Something that keeps going, changing slowly over time. 

Nestled in a garden of succulents and agaves, Continuum is a site specific sculpture activated by the environment and people walking, biking and driving past it. From certain angles the panels and shingles produce dynamic visual effects in response to viewers movements. Viewed from various positions and at differing speeds, the artwork animates the site in unique ways both day and night. Similar to a möbius loop, the overall form was generated by joining two continuously interconnected double curved surfaces around a central opening or portal. The twisted inner golden surface is smoother with a more reflective, higher resolution shingled appearance; while the outer silver surfaces are faceted and modular. The overall form of the sculpture and twisting central portal, is unstable and appears to dynamically evolve depending on the position of the sun and the viewer. 

The sculpture is constructed out of faceted stainless steel panels and gold titanium nitride coated shingles. The double-curved surfaces transform from convex to concave curvature. This produces various visual effects with the convex surfaces collecting light and color from their surroundings, and the concave surfaces holding dark shadows as the day progresses.

Date: In Progress
Dimensions (Height, Width, Depth): 16’ x 22’ x 8’ 
Location: 950 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA (map).
Lead Artist: Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno
Team: Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno, with Brian McKinney, Carlos Sabogal, Natalie Abbott, Chris Leo, Ki Schmidt.
Building and Landscape Architects: HOK
Art Consultant: Kay+Hannah Art Advisory (Mary Hannah)