Meet The Artist

Bobby Zokaites

Bobby Zokaites is a U.S. based sculptor skilled in a variety of materials with a wealth of experience producing large scale works for private and public spaces. His industrious work ethic and urban design sense enable him to create distinctive works of art that foster new and dynamic relationships between community, site, history and the natural environment. Blurring the line between fine art, public sculpture, and collaborative practices, his work engages diverse audiences, humanizes public spaces, and often encourages participation with larger-than-life-sized artwork. Zokaites earned his BFA at New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2008) and his MFA in Sculpture at Arizona State University (2014). He is currently commissioned for nine permanent public art sculptures underway in Arizona, Idaho, and Minnesota. It is integral to Zokaites’ practice that his work connects residents to one another and their community in new ways, creating new and lasting experiences.

About the project

Botanical Canopy

Step into the refreshing shade of the Botanical Canopy, designed by Bobby Zokaites, where vibrant design meets functional, cooling shade. As part of ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade, this whimsical,  plant-like sculpture features leafy canopies made with over 10,000 feet of woven nylon parachute cord. Designed to provide much-needed shade while offering a dynamic visual experience, the colorful patterns overhead create a lively, ever-changing play of light and shadow.