New “Helios Pavilion” Sculpture Gets Finishing Touches

One of the many aspects of the new Burien Town Square (which will celebrate its grand opening June 13th) is “Helios Pavilion,” a new sculpture by James M. Harrison:

The sculpture is meant to harness the sun, native history and the energy of place, and provide a beacon and muse for the community…

Installation Of “Sun Pavilion” Sculpture Underway

Friday (Mar. 6th) on SW 152nd at Burien Town Square, construction workers started installing the steel framing for “Sun Pavilion” (aka “Helios Pavilion”), a 30-foot tall sculpture by Northwest artist James M. Harrison.

Harrison’s artwork is being built between the new City Hall and the Burien Town Square buildings, and is a giant steel “basket” that can be entered; a woven sculpture. He hopes the piece will look good against the skyline, the mountains, the existing buildings, and the long western sun…