Deering Roundabout Public Art Installation

The artist Mark Pettegrow, originally from Machiasport, was selected in 2019 for the new public art commission for the Deering Roundabout project. The first phase of the roundabout was completed in 2020 with phase two construction in spring 2021. The artist fabricated the artwork, which includes lighting and landscape features.

The artwork, titled "Passing the Torch," includes three bronze flame sculptures mounted on Maine granite boulders within the center of the roundabout.

Learn more about the roundabout project here

Click the images below to see Mark’s initial proposal

Learn more about Portland’s Public Art Program here