Beaver Dam Railing
Beaver Dam Railing
- Creator: Ken McCall
- Date: 2016
- Location: Boise WaterShed
- Types: sculpture (visual work)
- Materials: steel (alloy), powder coating
- Collection: Site-Based Works
The artwork features a series of metal railings adorned with sheet metal tree limbs, artfully mimicking the intricate structure of a beaver dam. These metal representations of logs cross over one another, creating a dynamic visual that evokes the natural architecture of a beaver dam structure. The installation draws inspiration from the remarkable, albeit often overlooked, engineering of beaver dams—structures that are as much an environmental marvel as they are a testament to nature’s ingenuity. While efforts are made to safeguard trees from beavers, these natural dams create vital reservoirs and wetland habitats, reshaping the landscape in profound and lasting ways.
