GREEN, Ohio – The Akron-Canton Airport has selected Akron-based artist Lenny Spengler to design its atrium terrazzo floor as part of the airport’s concourse expansion project.
The commissioned art is a tree design with leaves depicting historical images from the region, including images of the Goodyear Blimp and All-American Soap Box Derby and portraits of LeBron James and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
“CAK is more than a facility that travelers pass through, we are the first and last impression of the greater Akron-Canton region,” Ren Camacho, airport president and CEO, said in a statement. “Our public art project is critical to creating a sense of place and delivering our customers a unique and engaging experience.”
Lenny Spengler's design for the Akron-Canton Airport's atrium floor is a tree with leaves depicting historical images from the region, including Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, LeBron James, the All-American Soap Box Derby and the Goodyear Blimp. (Courtesy of Akron-Canton Airport)
The floor replacement project, budgeted at $150,000, is expected to be completed by November. The airport’s $34 million project to “modernize” and expand the gate complex is scheduled for completion this fall.
Spengler was born and raised in Akron and has been an artist for more than 24 years, according to the airport. He is the sole proprietor and creative director of Where’s Squiggy Creative LLC, an Akron-based creative arts agency, and owner and silversmith of Studio Lené, an Akron metalsmith studio. He will receive up to $5,000 for the commission, an airport spokeswoman said.
“A tree rooted in the Akron-Canton area can attribute its flourishing to the diverse collection of people, places and events that have shaped it,” Spengler said. “The people who have helped establish it as a city, the places that have helped define its purpose, and the events that have helped illustrate its image, are all leaves on the tree.”
A rendering shows a design by Akron-based artist Lenny Spengler on the Akron-Canton Airport's atrium floor. (Courtesy of Akron-Canton Airport)
More than 25 artists submitted designs for the airport’s atrium floor, which were reviewed by a panel of judges from Arts Now, ArtsInStark and the Akron-Canton Airport.
Camacho said the designs were evaluated based on whether they created a “sense of place,” appeared timeless and sparked a conversation.
“We believe Spengler’s design went above and beyond to check all boxes,” Camacho said.
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