Lorna Jordan facts for kids

Lorna Jordan (born in 1954, died in 2021) was an American artist. She was famous for creating public artworks that focused on environmental themes. She passed away on February 24, 2021.

What Kind of Art Did Lorna Jordan Make?

Lorna Jordan created art that was often found in public spaces, like parks. Her art usually had a message about nature and the environment.

Public Artworks by Lorna Jordan

One of her well-known public artworks is called Bow Passage Overlook. You can find it in Pearce Estate Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

In 1998, Jordan created a project called Waterworks Gardens. This artwork was a special collaboration that helped people understand how water is cleaned at the wastewater treatment plant in Renton, Washington. It showed the important process of making water safe.

Lorna Jordan's art is also part of important collections. You can find her work at the Seattle Art Museum and in the collection of the State of Washington.

Designing McPike Park in Madison

In 2010, the city of Madison received a special grant. This grant helped them work with Lorna Jordan to design what is now called McPike Park (it used to be Central Park). Jordan's ideas for the park were part of the "Art Approach" in the Central Park Master Plan. This plan described how artworks would be included in the park's design, connecting different areas and systems. Other teams also helped with the design, including Schreiber/Anderson Associates, Ken Saiki Design, and JJR, LLC.