Coquitlam Spirit Fish
Coquitlam, BC
Public Art Fabricators & Art Installation Company
3DS BRINGS QUALITY, VISION AND HIGH CRAFT TO PUBLIC ART: 3DS’ sculptural skills find a natural home in Public Art fabrication. Our art installations span the gamut from popular & conventional to conceptual and challenging. In Coquitlam, BC, an immense 16 foot long stainless steel sculpture of an indigenous salmon hangs on public display, undulating gently in the wind. 3DS created this work to commemorate the return of salmon to the newly-restored fish ladder and spawning grounds of Coquitlam, for the first time in one hundred years. In the early Twentieth Century, Coquitlam’s rivers would swell so thick with salmon, it would turn the rivers red (in fact, the name “Coquitlam” comes from the First Nations term, meaning, “Red fish in the river”).
Sculpture Fabricators and Installations
For over thirty years, our company has been creating works that breathe life into urban environments and resort communities around the globe. We understand the art, mechanics and business of effective messaging. Our in-house craftspeople are not only immensely talented, they’re also highly versatile, with the ability to work in many different disciplines and materials.
Art Fabrication and Installation
This eclectic mix of professionals allows 3DS to cross-reference our multiple areas of craft expertise, to create truly original and unique works. For this reason, people come to us for those things no one else can figure out how to build. Architects, designers and exhibitry companies find 3DS an indispensable partner. Our “Design Assist” collaborative process is highly evolved and effective – Artists like to consider us their one-stop resource for actualizing their ideas. Equally important is that we do that in a way that respects and maintains the integrity of their vision.
We also consider the long-term effects of real-world conditions – environment, longevity and wear-out factor – using materials that are compatible with their surroundings and enhance the overall design. You can be certain that any signage, wayfinding system or themed display we create will make a bold first impression and strongly communicate your message. Whatever your need, 3DS will develop a solution that’s unique and effective.
Art Installation Company
3DS knows how to work with Artists. We have the ability to realize a singular vision, down to the most exacting specifications, while also delivering on time and on budget. Our integrity and high standards have earned the trust of Artists far and wide and you can be assured we’ll handle your project with the same respect.