Material: Terrazzo flooring, mosaic
Artists Kristin Jones and Andrew Ginzel of New York City created the floor design that welcomes travelers throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The three terminal floors represent continuous bands of sky, offering travelers a perceived aerial view as they walk through the terminals. According to the artists, the new floor hints at the infinite depth of space through a collection of brass plus and minus symbols. These symbols characterize wind and water currents and global magnetic fields. The fine green lines are reminiscent of the lines on a map or an air traffic control radar screen. The narrow black and white borders suggest the mapping and measure of space. Interspersed throughout the floor are insets of mosaic "medallions" and other colored terrazzo images. The phenomenon of flight, dramatic shifts of perspective, and the mapping of air, sky and land inspired the design.
In addition to its legislated responsibility for approving all encroachments onto city property, the primary role of the Municipal Art Commission is to oversee the administration of the Kansas City One Percent for Art Program. Through the One Percent for Art Program, the mission of the Municipal Art Commission is to serve as a catalyst for artistic growth and aesthetic excellence in our communities, and in doing so, enhance the vitality of Kansas City and enrich the lives of its citizens. www.kcmo.org/art
