SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
POP Rocks is an interactive art installation that celebrates the geological and botanical landscape of the Bay Area by creating a three-dimensional mosaic of sandstone. This is the same stone that can be found throughout the Bay Area forming the spectacular bluffs such as Baker Beach and the Presidio. These Colma Formations are comprised of sandy deposits that are up to 120,000 years old and laid down in the last major interglacial period. The sculpture is also designed to be occupied and engaged with as a multilevel outdoor room. The sandstone pieces serve as edges, seats, platforms, and podiums. A pop of color on the edges of the stones create different perceptions of the sculpture based on your orientation while adding vibrancy and whimsy to the streetscape. The yellow and orange colors recall the native California poppy wildflowers that are iconic to the Bay Area Landscape, and also happen to be the San Francisco Giants team colors!